MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front marker light not working
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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