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AF53 WJK

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,161 mi
Last recorded87,161 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 87,161 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 86,828 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 86,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 86,233 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 86,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 85,843 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,782 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,294 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 82,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both hand brake arms on rear brake calipers slow to return ( early signs of seizure in the future)

o/s/f strut top mount creaking

Fail 3 Oct 2019 80,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both hand brake arms on rear brake calipers slow to return ( early signs of seizure in the future)

o/s/f strut top mount creaking

service lamp on

Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Osr handbrake not back on its stop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel,it would seem the braking system needs adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Sep 2018 77,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Osr handbrake not back on its stop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel,it would seem the braking system needs adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,544 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,982 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,312 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 53,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,906 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,529 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,889 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,366 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 26,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,474 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

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 WJK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WJK, 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 WJK registered?

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

Is AF53 WJK safe to buy?

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