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BV53 UPK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,994 mi
Last recorded111,994 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UPK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,994 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 111,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 81,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,019 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 73,019 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,601 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front an rear side marker lamps white not amber

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,942 miles

n/s front running light not working.

n/s rear tyre side walls heavily cracked and splitting, recommend replacing.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,222 miles

both front tyres nearing minimum legal limits

cracking evident all tyre shoulder/wall areas

cracking evident both rear tyre tread groove areas

damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2008 28,316 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,316 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,536 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,260 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 UPK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol 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 BV53 UPK, 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 UPK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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