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AF53 WGG

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,872 mi
Last recorded130,872 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2015 130,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 130,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,491 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,641 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 36,522 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,532 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 21,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,674 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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AF53 WGG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WGG, 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 AF53 WGG registered?

AF53 WGG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AF53 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 WGG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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