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BP53 EUJ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,856 mi
Last recorded72,856 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 EUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 72,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 72,600 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust centre/rear joint poor condition with corrosion

imbalance rear foot brakes offside lower effort 35%

nearside front suspension top strut bearing becoming rough in operation

offside front to rear floor chassis rail heavy surface corrosion with rear rail corroded to hole in none prescribed area

offside rear brake dust back cover corroded/split

surface corrosion in prescribed areas,heavy surface corrosion in front and rear suspension components

wear/corrosion front and rear brake disc faces (noise from rear brakes when tested in rollers)

Pass 4 Jan 2024 55,847 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 50,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 50,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 50,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroding disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi furile (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroding disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi furile (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate rotting

Rear exhaust joining flange heavily corroded

slight perish cracks in o/s/f & both rear tyres

Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,651 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate rotting

rear exhaust joining flanges heavily corroded

slight perish cracks on o/s/f &both rear tyres

Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 48,932 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,251 miles

o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyre have cracks in side wall

Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,974 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 43,407 miles

n/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,568 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,190 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 37,777 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,743 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,632 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,510 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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BP53 EUJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BP53 EUJ, 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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BP53 EUJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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