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EX53 UDY

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,305 mi
Last recorded122,305 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 122,305 miles

oil leak

slight play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 109,537 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 107,357 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 104,886 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 102,889 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,765 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,758 miles

Front brake pads are worn low

N/s front and O/s rear tyres are worn low on edges

Rear brakes are worn and require attention

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,489 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,063 miles

N/s front tyre inner and outer edges are showing wear (was very low on pressure, have pumped up)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,711 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 42,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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EX53 UDY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EX53 UDY, 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 EX53 UDY registered?

EX53 UDY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is EX53 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 UDY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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