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DG53 TFY

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,198 mi
Last recorded98,198 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 TFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,198 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,151 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,075 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 87,075 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,243 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,538 miles

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along its length has corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along its length has corrosion present

(3.7A.3)The service brakes across axle (2) when sustained pressure is applied have slight fluctuation present indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 48%,clearly indicating that the brakes are ready for service

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 9 Jun 2014 77,538 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along its length has corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along its length has corrosion present

(3.7A.3)The service brakes across axle (2) when sustained pressure is applied have slight fluctuation present indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 48%,clearly indicating that the brakes are ready for service

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 14 Jun 2013 71,495 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,215 miles

srs lamp on

Fail 1 Jun 2012 64,211 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

srs lamp on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 56,938 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,326 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 49,326 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

slight wear to front discs

Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,432 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 44,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 38,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres signs of wear

Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,118 miles

front tyres signs of wear

Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,498 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 30,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 22,869 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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DG53 TFY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG53 TFY, 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 DG53 TFY registered?

DG53 TFY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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