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AF53 RSX

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,155 mi
Last recorded60,155 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 60,155 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,720 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished in tread pattern,DOM.09. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,751 miles

both rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,113 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 53,113 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 52,335 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,335 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,467 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,465 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,486 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,639 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,190 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,609 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,459 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,311 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 32,311 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)

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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AF53 RSX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF53 RSX, 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

How do I check the history of AF53 RSX?

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What year was AF53 RSX registered?

AF53 RSX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AF53 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 RSX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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