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FE53 JSZ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,119 mi
Last recorded153,119 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 153,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 141,633 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 129,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,414 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,885 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 98,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 89,311 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Aug 2012 89,311 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,878 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 67,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,840 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,208 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 49,660 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,660 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 39,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JSZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JSZ, 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 FE53 JSZ registered?

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

Is FE53 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 JSZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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