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AD52 WLB

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,450 mi
Last recorded89,450 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 WLB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,450 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 89,440 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,083 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,426 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 75,424 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight binding from near side brake

Pass 7 Jan 2011 70,161 miles

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

play on n/s steering mechanism

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,343 miles

play on n/s steering mechanism

Fail 7 Jan 2010 62,343 miles

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

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

play on n/s steering mechanism

Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,676 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Jan 2009 55,676 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,006 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 48,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 40,786 miles

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

uneven wear n/s rear tyre inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,786 miles

uneven wear n/s rear tyre inside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,608 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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AD52 WLB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AD52 WLB, 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 AD52 WLB registered?

AD52 WLB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is AD52 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 WLB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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