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DA53 TGZ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,475 mi
Last recorded106,475 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 TGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 106,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 100,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 94,068 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,622 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 86,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,015 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,837 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 74,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,884 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,311 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,735 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,638 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,137 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,114 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,017 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,742 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,270 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 TGZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

DA53 TGZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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