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AK53 WGY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,761 mi
Last recorded162,761 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 162,761 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 159,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 158,504 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 158,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 152,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 144,986 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 139,639 miles

Drivers seat belt slightly fraid

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,872 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 130,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 130,688 miles

beam deflectors fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 5 Nov 2014 130,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

beam deflectors fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2013 124,331 miles

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2012 118,369 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Nov 2012 118,369 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Nov 2011 111,668 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 105,090 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 105,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 97,742 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 92,609 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 92,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 85,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 85,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,859 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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AK53 WGY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK53 WGY, 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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AK53 WGY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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