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DA53 AHY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,590 mi
Last recorded104,590 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 AHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,590 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 97,520 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 97,520 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,787 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 92,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,664 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 72,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,695 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 59,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,205 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 53,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,315 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 47,315 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,269 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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DA53 AHY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc 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 DA53 AHY, 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 DA53 AHY registered?

DA53 AHY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DA53 AHY safe to buy?

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