MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven Parking Brake (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP53 WGP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AP53 WGP, 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 AP53 WGP registered?
AP53 WGP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is AP53 WGP safe to buy?
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