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AM53 HBG

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,514 mi
Last recorded91,514 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 91,514 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded along bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,048 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished between tread

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 78,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished between tread

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,082 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 73,081 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,218 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,119 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,227 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 47,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,395 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,727 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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AM53 HBG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

AM53 HBG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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