MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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DF53 MVJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 DF53 MVJ, 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 DF53 MVJ registered?
DF53 MVJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2003.
Is DF53 MVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF53 MVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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