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BV53 UOG

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,433 mi
Last recorded121,433 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UOG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 121,433 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,416 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides rear (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,712 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 85,712 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 75,250 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,498 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres different size to front tyers

Fail 28 Jul 2014 62,498 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres different size to front tyers

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,534 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres have a larger profile than the front

Fail 19 Jul 2013 52,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,649 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,389 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,956 miles

o/s/r inner side light in op

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,271 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,922 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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BV53 UOG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV53 UOG, 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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BV53 UOG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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