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BN53 VKE

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,629 mi
Last recorded115,629 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,629 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut bearing tight when turning

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 115,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper strut bearing tight when turning

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front strut top bearing rough

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front strut top bearing rough

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear side marker lamp not working

Fail 8 Sep 2017 110,991 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front strut top bearing rough

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front strut top bearing rough

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear side marker lamp not working

Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,225 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroded

shocker top bearings worn

Pass 14 Sep 2015 140,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

front shocker top bearings worn

full exhaust system corroded

offside rear alloy wheel buckled

Fail 14 Sep 2015 140,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

front shocker top bearings worn

full exhaust system corroded

offside rear alloy wheel buckled

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,318 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

aux drive belt cracking

exhaust had repair and corroded centre box

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge uneaven

Fail 11 Sep 2014 96,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise front off side spring slight catching

advise fuel filtter corroded

aux drive belt cracking

exhaust had repair and corroded centre box

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge uneaven

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,450 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,510 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,250 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,775 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,930 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BN53 VKE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN53 VKE registered?

BN53 VKE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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