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BN53 SSU

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,096 mi
Last recorded86,096 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,096 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked/deteriorated

Rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 86,090 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp lens seriously defective side marker orange/wide illumination (4.2.1 (b))

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brakes require attention

Offside Rear tyre cracked/deteriorated

Rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,817 miles

Exhaust deteriated

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 69,404 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Cannot be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Central Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Damage

Fuel filter corroding

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread and starting to perish

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,627 miles

OSF side marker and repeater damaged but have no sharp edges and showing no white light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 54,627 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF side marker and repeater damaged but have no sharp edges and showing no white light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,282 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 26,310 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 20,296 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,847 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,196 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,490 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,714 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BN53 SSU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 SSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN53 SSU?

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What year was BN53 SSU registered?

BN53 SSU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BN53 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SSU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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