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BT53 GYO

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,890 mi
Last recorded97,890 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 GYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,890 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 97,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 87,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension 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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,793 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,021 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 63,801 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,369 miles

Slight Cracking On N/S/F Brake Hose

Slight Cracking On N/S/R Tyre Sidewall

Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,972 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,995 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,113 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,658 miles

Advise replacing nearside rear brake hose.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 GYO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYO, 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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What year was BT53 GYO registered?

BT53 GYO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BT53 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 GYO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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