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BP53 EUZ

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,336 mi
Last recorded114,336 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 EUZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 114,336 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 114,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,355 miles

both rear indicator bulbs pale

front brakes worn

Fail 15 Dec 2010 91,355 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs pale

front brakes worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 70,339 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 70,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,649 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 57,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,115 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 45,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,562 miles

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.

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 EUZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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