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BT53 ZKA

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,666 mi
Last recorded107,666 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 107,666 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 107,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 102,099 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,156 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 76,296 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,296 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,584 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 75,584 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,180 miles

Front wipers deteriorating but effectively clearing windscreen.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 69,180 miles

Front wipers deteriorating but effectively clearing windscreen.

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 66,585 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 66,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,909 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,289 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,639 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 ZKA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKA, 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 ZKA registered?

BT53 ZKA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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