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DU53 UST

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,568 mi
Last recorded75,568 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UST
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,568 miles

airbag light stays on

both front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,195 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,314 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,113 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,930 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 UST is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

DU53 UST is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DU53 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 UST shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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