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BV53 UPT

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,762 mi
Last recorded162,762 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UPT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 162,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

ignition switch damage

n/s fog lens broken

rear brake shields corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 151,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 151,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 148,157 miles

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

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

Fail 17 Feb 2017 148,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/zr 16 87w (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 7 Jan 2016 145,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre inner edge low

Fail 6 Jan 2016 145,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre inner edge low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 143,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 143,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 140,501 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear/middle exhaust joint deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2013 140,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear/middle exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 127,358 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 127,356 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 115,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 115,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

noise from engine on tick over

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,337 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Aug 2009 83,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 49,961 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,112 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BV53 UPT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV53 UPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV53 UPT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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