MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BV53 UPP registered?
BV53 UPP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is BV53 UPP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV53 UPP shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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