MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,204 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pads worn low
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake pads worn low
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA53 AWH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 AWH, 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 AWH registered?
DA53 AWH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is DA53 AWH safe to buy?
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