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BT52 DGZ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,856 mi
Last recorded157,856 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 157,856 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 147,792 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertray insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2013 142,494 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake fluid warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 137,677 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 137,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 131,962 miles

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)

slight end float in o/s steering rack arm, efficient at time of test.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 131,962 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

slight end float in o/s steering rack arm, efficient at time of test.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 123,143 miles

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

slight end float in n/s steering rack arm, efficient at time of test.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 123,143 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight end float in n/s steering rack arm, efficient at time of test.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 114,925 miles

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

slight end float in n/s steering rack arm, efficient at test.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 114,925 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight end float in n/s steering rack arm, efficient at test.

Fail 16 Jan 2008 105,246 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 105,246 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 93,790 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 93,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 70,808 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 DGZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT52 DGZ, 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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BT52 DGZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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