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AJ53 UFD

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,812 mi
Last recorded83,812 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UFD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 83,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,606 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,355 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,539 miles

osr tyre tread cracking slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2011 46,539 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre tread cracking slightly

service light on

Fail 29 Dec 2010 41,508 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front bumper light inop

offside front fog ligght broken

offside front headlamp chipped

Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,508 miles

nearside front bumper light inop

offside front fog ligght broken

offside front headlamp chipped

Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,058 miles

offside front headlamp chipped

Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,676 miles

front number plate cracked slightly

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

offside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2007 28,990 miles

front number plate cracked

front wipers smiery

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

o/s/f headlamp chipped

Fail 28 Dec 2006 25,900 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 25,900 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 UFD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ53 UFD, 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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AJ53 UFD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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