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AV53 FHF

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,961 mi
Last recorded130,961 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FHF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2018 130,961 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 130,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 129,883 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 128,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 123,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 115,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 113,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 104,244 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,238 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,529 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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AV53 FHF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV53 FHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 FHF registered?

AV53 FHF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2003.

Is AV53 FHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 FHF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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