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EA53 BTF

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

90,039 mi
Last recorded90,039 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 90,039 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 90,039 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,667 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 27 Oct 2016 84,667 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2015 79,506 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 79,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,347 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,347 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,434 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 71,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,095 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 68,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,077 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 59,715 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMITS (95%) WORN

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 30 Oct 2010 59,618 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMITS (95%) WORN

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,661 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 54,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,215 miles

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 45,215 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,683 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 35,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,394 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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EA53 BTF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 EA53 BTF, 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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EA53 BTF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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