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BP53 TWE

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,229 mi
Last recorded121,229 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 TWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 121,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,999 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 113,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 106,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot cannot be readily opened

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 106,529 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective wiper split (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective wiper excessively deterioated (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot cannot be readily opened

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 86,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,180 miles

rear no plate fading nsr inner lamp inop osr marker inop front discs lipped front wipers juddering

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,717 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Fail 9 Nov 2011 64,717 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,432 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 52,432 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,163 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 45,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,709 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,425 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 23,425 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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BP53 TWE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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

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