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AK53 WHH

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,229 mi
Last recorded121,229 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 121,229 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 121,228 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,286 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,712 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 97,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 76,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,223 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 62,223 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Outer Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,887 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 48,887 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,156 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 WHH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 WHH, 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 AK53 WHH registered?

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

Is AK53 WHH safe to buy?

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