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BT53 GYJ

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,505 mi
Last recorded208,505 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 GYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 208,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 199,490 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 189,500 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 185,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 178,346 miles

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

Offside wiper wheel box badly worn & damaging bonnet.

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 178,346 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside wiper wheel box badly worn & damaging bonnet.

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 168,746 miles

Items removed from windscreen prior to test.

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

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

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

Two child seats fitted to rear seats restricting full inspection of belts & anchorages.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 168,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from windscreen prior to test.

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

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

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

Two child seats fitted to rear seats restricting full inspection of belts & anchorages.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 157,731 miles

Front coils springs corroded

Front indicators pale.

Fuel pipes at rear corroded.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear track adjuster bvushes worn and weak.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 157,731 miles

Front coils springs corroded

Front indicators pale.

Fuel pipes at rear corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear track adjuster bvushes worn and weak.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 147,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside and offside headlamp wiper blades split

Fail 22 Oct 2013 147,425 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside and offside headlamp wiper blades split

Pass 12 Oct 2012 132,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F fog light glass broken

N/S/F suspension bump stop worn

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 132,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F fog light glass broken

N/S/F suspension bump stop worn

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 124,211 miles

Bonnet release cable broken but still able to open bonnet via cable through grill.

Both front anti roll bar drop link gaiters perished.

N/S/R brake disk worn + scored.

O/S/F road wheel inner rim slightly distorted.

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

O/S/R brake disk in very poor condition (corroded + scored) + pads worn thin.

O/S/R marker lamp not working.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

One N/S/R and one O/S/R side light not working.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 124,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Bonnet release cable broken but still able to open bonnet via cable through grill.

Both front anti roll bar drop link gaiters perished.

N/S/R brake disk worn + scored.

O/S/F road wheel inner rim slightly distorted.

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

O/S/R brake disk in very poor condition (corroded + scored) + pads worn thin.

O/S/R marker lamp not working.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

One N/S/R and one O/S/R side light not working.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,049 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 73,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 73,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear shock absorber protective sleeve fouling

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2008 67,531 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 67,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 58,791 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,724 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 57,722 miles

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

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

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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BT53 GYJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT53 GYJ, 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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BT53 GYJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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