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BX53 CTO

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,360 mi
Last recorded130,360 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 CTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 130,360 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 130,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 123,607 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 116,618 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 109,335 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,647 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2016 101,647 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,827 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,728 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,683 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,600 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,783 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,100 miles

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

near side rear tyre on limit

Fail 25 Sep 2006 27,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,264 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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BX53 CTO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX53 CTO, 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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What year was BX53 CTO registered?

BX53 CTO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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