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BV53 UPP

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,856 mi
Last recorded141,856 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 141,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

advise parking brake adjustment

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 141,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

advise parking brake adjustment

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 133,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

advise parking brake adjustment as limits only just met

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 10 Jan 2015 125,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 125,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 121,604 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 121,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 115,313 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 115,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 99,596 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 99,594 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,721 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 86,719 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,355 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 55,095 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 55,095 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2008 47,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,611 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 UPP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPP, 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 UPP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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