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EO53 TSZ

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,747 mi
Last recorded118,747 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 118,747 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 112,838 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 112,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,958 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 103,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 94,474 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,517 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,523 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,940 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 56,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,518 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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EO53 TSZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc 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 EO53 TSZ, 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

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What year was EO53 TSZ registered?

EO53 TSZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is EO53 TSZ safe to buy?

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