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BT53 ZLE

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,346 mi
Last recorded92,346 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,346 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 92,345 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE TO REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO BROKEN EXHAUST PIPE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 83,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper *** STRUT TOP BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH ***

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** REAR ( FRONT ARM), OUTER BUSH POOR *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,027 miles

Nearside Front **** TYRE = 2012 ****

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** CORRODED *** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear **** SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED ****

Nearside Rear **** TYRE = 2012 ****

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **** CORRODED **** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front **** TYRE = 2012 ****

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** CORRODED *** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear **** SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED ****

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **** CORRODED **** (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 81,027 miles

Nearside Front **** TYRE = 2012 ****

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** CORRODED *** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear **** SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED ****

Nearside Rear **** TYRE = 2012 ****

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **** CORRODED **** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front **** TYRE = 2012 ****

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** CORRODED *** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear **** SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED ****

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **** CORRODED **** (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***TYRE AT 2.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 76,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***TYRE AT 2.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,286 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 70,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 66,751 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,454 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr suspension tie rod rubber bush perished

Fail 3 Dec 2014 61,454 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr suspension tie rod rubber bush perished

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 56,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 51,645 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,317 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,083 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 36,027 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,553 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,942 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,762 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,460 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 ZLE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZLE, 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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BT53 ZLE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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