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KE53 BXD

2003 Volvo 240

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,261 mi
Last recorded69,261 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo 24077,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 BXD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,412 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perrished cracked

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,637 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear exhaust bracket weak

Fail 21 Mar 2018 46,637 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,096 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 38,888 miles

Nearside Front fog light out

Fail 5 May 2016 38,888 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light out

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

Pass 28 May 2015 37,495 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 37,418 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 36,326 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks to outer wall

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,706 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre below 3mm

Pass 7 May 2011 32,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,217 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear discs corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 18,553 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,195 miles

c/l 527947

Pass 7 Feb 2007 12,486 miles

slight surface rust on o/s/r brake discs

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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KE53 BXD is a 2003 Volvo 240 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 77,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 BXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KE53 BXD is a 2003 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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