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AF53 RUU

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,665 mi
Last recorded54,665 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 54,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,424 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 42,424 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,515 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,436 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear outer sidelamp inop

offside rear inner sidelamp inop

Fail 22 Jan 2009 31,436 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear outer sidelamp inop

offside rear inner sidelamp inop

Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,061 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,640 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 15,640 miles

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

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 RUU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF53 RUU, 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 AF53 RUU registered?

AF53 RUU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is AF53 RUU safe to buy?

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