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BP53 EUW

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,786 mi
Last recorded38,786 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,786 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,702 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,482 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2018 37,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,588 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 36,561 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,485 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,271 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 32,642 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 32,642 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 31,146 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,146 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,854 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,170 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 25,185 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,433 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 23,433 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,481 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 8 Jan 2008 21,481 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 12 Dec 2006 19,033 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,033 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 EUW 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 71.4%.

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 BP53 EUW, 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

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What year was BP53 EUW registered?

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

Is BP53 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 EUW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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