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GK52 BCX

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,071 mi
Last recorded177,071 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 BCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 177,071 miles

All four tyres worn close to prescribed limit

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked off side lower corner

Pass 29 Mar 2016 168,003 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 155,690 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 155,690 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 140,732 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2014 140,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 131,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2013 131,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 123,896 miles

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

airbag warning lamp stays on

Fail 3 Mar 2012 123,896 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

airbag warning lamp stays on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 116,387 miles

air bag warning light staying on

Fail 22 Mar 2011 116,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light staying on

offside rear tyre wearing feathered on inside edge 205/60/15

Pass 29 Mar 2010 106,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 106,190 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,338 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Mar 2009 90,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre wearing feathered on inside edge 205/50/16

offside rear tyre wearing feathered on inside edge 205/50/16

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,708 miles

near side front head lamp lens cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,975 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 57,975 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise:offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 205/50/r16

Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,943 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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GK52 BCX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK52 BCX, 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 GK52 BCX registered?

GK52 BCX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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