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DF53 MVJ

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,965 mi
Last recorded112,965 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 112,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 107,296 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,928 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,667 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 90,548 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,445 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,383 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 75,327 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 68,532 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,646 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,826 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,069 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,585 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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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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