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DU53 URV

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,902 mi
Last recorded129,902 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 URV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 129,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 128,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 124,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 123,798 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 119,889 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 118,008 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 118,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,432 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 110,432 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,101 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 105,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,511 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 94,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 87,865 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,441 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,234 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,376 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 63,376 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,656 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,055 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,719 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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DU53 URV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DU53 URV, 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 DU53 URV registered?

DU53 URV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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