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AM53 FOJ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,355 mi
Last recorded128,355 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 FOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,355 miles

Both side front Cv gaiter slight greasee

Both side front wiper arm required adjustment

Both side rear indicator bulb slight white

Center exhaust mounting slight insecure

Near side front head light wiper blade missing

Off side front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slight worn

Pass 15 Mar 2016 123,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,878 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014

air bag light not showing

Fail 21 Mar 2014

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

air bag light not showing

Pass 29 Jun 2013 103,545 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 96,604 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,017 miles

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear flashers discolouring

Fail 12 Aug 2011 83,013 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear flashers discolouring

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,032 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,482 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,583 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,089 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,693 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread

rear number plate deteriorating

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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AM53 FOJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM53 FOJ, 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 AM53 FOJ registered?

AM53 FOJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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