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KE53 BZL

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,252 mi
Last recorded137,252 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 BZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 137,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 137,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 133,541 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 133,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 130,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 126,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 123,214 miles

slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 19 Dec 2019 123,214 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,765 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 114,230 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 109,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 109,624 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,184 miles

Front number plate delaminated

Pass 7 Feb 2015 99,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 99,366 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,155 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 94,124 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,718 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,718 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 81,397 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 81,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,845 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,628 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 62,545 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,477 miles

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills unable to check fully

offside front side marker light lense holed

Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,449 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
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KE53 BZL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZL, 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 KE53 BZL registered?

KE53 BZL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KE53 BZL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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