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58,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust joint corroded
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear exhaust joint corroded
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear exhaust joint corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust joint corroded
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust joint corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears perishing (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust joint corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears perishing (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust joint corroded
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres perishing
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear exhaust joint corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear exhaust joint corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perishing
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall
child seat fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
child seat fitted
both front brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear indicator bulbs slightly discolored
nearside front tyre slight wear on the outer edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres perished
both front tyres perished & worn low
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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AU53 ZNP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 AU53 ZNP, 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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AU53 ZNP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2003.
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