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FD53 PYG

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,870 mi
Last recorded40,870 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 40,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack leaking oil

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 40,870 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack leaking oil

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 34,635 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 26,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 23,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 20,426 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 18,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 17,880 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 16,088 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 15,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 14,073 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 13,798 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 13,633 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 13,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 12,490 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 10,626 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 8,201 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 6,556 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 4,396 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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FD53 PYG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PYG, 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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FD53 PYG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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