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FE53 JSV

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,946 mi
Last recorded105,946 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 JSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 105,946 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking to tread and side walls

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,477 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 102,877 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 102,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side and near side rear, 1 of 2 side lamp bulbs inop

rear pads low

Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,244 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,894 miles

oil leaking onto coolant hoses

Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,048 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 61,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,622 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,921 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,885 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 44,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,930 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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FE53 JSV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 FE53 JSV, 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 FE53 JSV registered?

FE53 JSV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 JSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 JSV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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