MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,096 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear tyre cracked/deteriorated
Rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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