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AK52 XZR

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,108 mi
Last recorded154,108 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 154,108 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 13 Apr 2017 147,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 140,056 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 140,056 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,545 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 131,427 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 131,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 121,312 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 96,088 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 96,082 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 80,395 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 71,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 64,646 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 55,669 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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AK52 XZR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK52 XZR, 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 AK52 XZR registered?

AK52 XZR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is AK52 XZR safe to buy?

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