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EJ53 HPZ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,179 mi
Last recorded49,179 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,179 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 49,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,484 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,629 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 31,699 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 24,310 miles

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

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

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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EJ53 HPZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ53 HPZ, 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 EJ53 HPZ registered?

EJ53 HPZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 December 2003.

Is EJ53 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 HPZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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