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AJ53 EJD

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,543 mi
Last recorded100,543 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EJD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 100,543 miles

Exhaust box skin rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,598 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 88,596 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,680 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,324 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,436 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,036 miles

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

orange bumper light nearside rear not working

Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,781 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 55,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

supplimentary restraint system warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,303 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,902 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,341 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 38,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,318 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,747 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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AJ53 EJD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ53 EJD, 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 AJ53 EJD registered?

AJ53 EJD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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