MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,810 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges to legal minimum
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wipers split
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front wipers split
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
uneven wear on both front tyres
uneven wear on both front tyres
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BP53 GFY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BP53 GFY, 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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BP53 GFY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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