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AK53 WHB

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,533 mi
Last recorded130,533 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 130,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 130,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 103,958 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 103,958 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,667 miles

Offside rear tyre low on the inside edge and out of shape

Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all marker lights discoloured

front wiperblades split

o/s/r outer sidelight out

Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,180 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 63,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,083 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 39,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,711 miles

front tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,889 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 WHB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WHB, 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 AK53 WHB registered?

AK53 WHB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AK53 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 WHB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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