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FE53 OLJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,183 mi
Last recorded92,183 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,183 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 89,883 miles

some corrosion on front cross member

some corrosion on n/s o/s inner sills

Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,544 miles

All tyres cracking in the treads and showing signs of age

Fail 15 Jun 2022 87,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All tyres cracking in the treads and showing signs of age

Pass 21 Jun 2021 86,510 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,807 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 85,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,058 miles

N/s o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,194 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,087 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,057 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,878 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,479 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 51,479 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,536 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 45,536 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,349 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,845 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,492 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 OLJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE53 OLJ, 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

How do I check the history of FE53 OLJ?

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What year was FE53 OLJ registered?

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

Is FE53 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 OLJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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