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AP53 WGP

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,935 mi
Last recorded107,935 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 WGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 107,935 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 107,890 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 95,396 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 95,343 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 94,016 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,892 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 89,892 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,061 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 83,969 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,458 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 77,458 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2016 72,394 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 72,394 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,566 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,160 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 59,028 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,655 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,887 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,468 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,730 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,684 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,684 miles

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.

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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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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AP53 WGP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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