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AO53 UYE

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,396 mi
Last recorded99,396 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UYE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,396 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 94,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,477 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 87,082 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,315 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,464 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,294 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,951 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,687 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,992 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 32,976 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake slight bind on

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,487 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 29,352 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,352 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,977 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 UYE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE registered?

AO53 UYE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AO53 UYE safe to buy?

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