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DE53 KHL

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,472 mi
Last recorded54,472 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,472 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 54,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,564 miles

EML ON

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,976 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 32,976 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,071 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,095 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,014 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,700 miles

All four tyres perished on side walls

Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,704 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,146 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,665 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,527 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,437 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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DE53 KHL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE53 KHL, 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 DE53 KHL registered?

DE53 KHL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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