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AO53 MKF

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,376 mi
Last recorded102,376 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 102,376 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,977 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,675 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber body corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber body corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2019 77,469 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 77,469 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 73,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,085 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 69,085 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged both pipes to rear hubs (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,517 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,362 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,362 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 54,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,023 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,797 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,489 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,792 miles

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

off side front fog lamo craked

Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,932 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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AO53 MKF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO53 MKF, 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 AO53 MKF registered?

AO53 MKF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is AO53 MKF safe to buy?

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