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KE53 BXZ

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,932 mi
Last recorded109,932 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 BXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 109,932 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,281 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 84,585 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 75,208 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 75,208 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 67,778 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 59,942 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,942 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 52,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 52,515 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 46,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,090 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 40,090 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 32,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 32,811 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,804 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 23,804 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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
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KE53 BXZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KE53 BXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE53 BXZ registered?

KE53 BXZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is KE53 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 BXZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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