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DA53 AVW

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,955 mi
Last recorded74,955 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 AVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,955 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,178 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,216 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 42,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres perished on the sidewall and craking in the tread

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,212 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 37,212 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 32,509 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,509 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,241 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 28,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,134 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 AVW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AVW, 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 DA53 AVW registered?

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

Is DA53 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 AVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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