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OE53 BFJ

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,032 mi
Last recorded120,032 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 BFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 120,032 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 120,030 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 102,676 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,989 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 97,989 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 90,188 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,787 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 84,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,091 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs slight lip

rear brake discs slightly scored & corroding outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,049 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 74,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,961 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 56,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,864 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,412 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 47,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OE53 BFJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE53 BFJ, 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 OE53 BFJ registered?

OE53 BFJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is OE53 BFJ safe to buy?

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