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DG53 TGY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,062 mi
Last recorded71,062 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 TGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 71,062 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 71,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 57,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,028 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,299 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,164 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,605 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 TGY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DG53 TGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG53 TGY?

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What year was DG53 TGY registered?

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

Is DG53 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 TGY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG53 TGY have outstanding finance?

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