MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,891 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
abnormal engine noise?
engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust joint corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust joint corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) Both sides (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 DLJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FD53 DLJ, 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 FD53 DLJ registered?
FD53 DLJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 November 2003.
Is FD53 DLJ safe to buy?
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