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BT52 WGJ

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,848 mi
Last recorded192,848 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 WGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 192,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 173,624 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 166,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 166,720 miles

Braking system leaking joint new pipe to old in middle (3.6.A.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 160,282 miles

Offside Rear tyre, age related cracks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 160,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre, age related cracks

Fail 26 Mar 2015 153,264 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 153,264 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 143,190 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 143,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake travel long

Pass 28 Mar 2013 132,328 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 132,328 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 121,802 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 121,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front discs rusted

Pass 14 Dec 2011 120,133 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 102,793 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 87,855 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 87,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,457 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 78,457 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 61,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,415 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 WGJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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