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BP53 JJU

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,133 mi
Last recorded112,133 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 JJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 112,133 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 105,744 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,343 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,096 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 102,096 miles

Offside Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,038 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,615 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,763 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 69,763 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,984 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 35,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre is cracking on edge 205/50r16

Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,380 miles

corrosion on rear discs

near side rear tyre cracks in sidewal and 2mm tread outside edge

nearside front tyre worn outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,586 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 34,586 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,403 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 31,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,082 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 28,082 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,627 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

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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BP53 JJU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JJU, 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 BP53 JJU registered?

BP53 JJU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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