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BT52 DGY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,220 mi
Last recorded124,220 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,220 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 121,169 miles

rear suspension links bushes worn

wear front roll bar links

Fail 20 Oct 2014 121,169 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear suspension links bushes worn

wear front roll bar links

Pass 17 Oct 2013 117,595 miles

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 112,888 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 108,480 miles

offside rear tyre low

run out on front and rear discs

Pass 18 Oct 2010 103,567 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 97,752 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 92,856 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,294 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 83,013 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 76,150 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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BT52 DGY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BT52 DGY, 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 BT52 DGY registered?

BT52 DGY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is BT52 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 DGY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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