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EA53 MKX

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,232 mi
Last recorded98,232 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,620 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,928 miles

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

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

rear brake discs scored and corroding.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,928 miles

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

rear brake discs scored and corroding.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,379 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 57,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,903 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,202 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 42,202 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,018 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,873 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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EA53 MKX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA53 MKX, 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 EA53 MKX registered?

EA53 MKX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EA53 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 MKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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