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BT53 ZKE

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,125 mi
Last recorded177,125 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 177,125 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 176,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 167,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 166,249 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 163,711 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 152,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Dec 2012 127,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside headlamp damaged

wipers not parking

Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 102,208 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 77,290 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2009 53,216 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 45,729 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2007 36,851 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,867 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 28,867 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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 ZKE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

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

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