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AV53 VEP

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,469 mi
Last recorded67,469 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 67,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap sealing device perished

Fail 21 Jan 2020 67,446 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap sealing device perished

Pass 29 Dec 2018 59,201 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides on limit for MOT test (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 59,201 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides more white than orange (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides on limit for MOT test (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,810 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limit for MOT test (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 52,810 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 Bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limit for MOT test (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,691 miles

Exhausts rear box joint in very poor condition

Front brake severely worn/starting too lip

Under tray fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 44,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through splits in tyre (195/60-15 88V) (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through splits in tyre (195/60-15 88V) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through splits in tyre (195/60-15 88V) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through splits in tyre (195/60-15 88V) (4.1.D.1b)

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

Exhausts rear box joint in very poor condition

Front brake severely worn/starting too lip

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,287 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,463 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,280 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,753 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,547 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,668 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,321 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,651 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,123 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 39,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AV53 VEP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VEP, 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 AV53 VEP registered?

AV53 VEP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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