MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,054 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear also nearside front showing white light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working r501 (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working r501 (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
advise most side running lamps slightly discolourd.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
advise most side running lamps slightly discolourd.
advise nearside front tyre flat.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light stays ON
Exhaust flexi pipe requires attention
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorate
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre sidewall has cut not deep enough to reach the cords
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light stays ON
Exhaust flexi pipe requires attention
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorate
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre sidewall has cut not deep enough to reach the cords
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
nearside rear side repeater lamp showig white light
Child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Near side mirror missing
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Near side mirror missing
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear side reflectors faded in colour
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear side reflectors faded in colour
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 TXD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 TXD, 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 TXD registered?
BT53 TXD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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