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BT53 ZKC

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,401 mi
Last recorded86,401 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,401 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 80,829 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 75,481 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing age/cracking over tread and edges

Offside Rear tyre showing age/cracking over tread and edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,813 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 69,813 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,664 miles

engine light on

Fail 14 Dec 2013 53,664 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,933 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 52,933 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,894 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 40,640 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,280 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 ZKC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC registered?

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

Is BT53 ZKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 ZKC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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