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BT53 TXU

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,362 mi
Last recorded132,362 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 TXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 132,362 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 125,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear covered in grease ()

under-body of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 112,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body of vehicle has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front to rear fuel pipes covered in grease

Fail 19 Oct 2019 112,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body of vehicle has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front to rear fuel pipes covered in grease

Pass 27 Oct 2018 104,273 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 94,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 85,259 miles

nearside front marker light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,516 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 78,516 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 71,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,736 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,388 miles

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

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

brake pipe protective coating flaking off

rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2012 67,371 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

brake pipe protective coating flaking off

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front side light slightly dim

surface cracks in both rear tyres

underside rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2011 62,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front side light slightly dim

surface cracks in both rear tyres

underside rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,808 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,003 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,234 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,585 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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BT53 TXU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT53 TXU, 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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What year was BT53 TXU registered?

BT53 TXU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is BT53 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 TXU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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