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FE53 OXA

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,074 mi
Last recorded135,074 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 135,074 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 135,066 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 124,842 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 124,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 117,095 miles

Stone chip on n/s of windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,508 miles

no tread on edge of offside front tyre

slight fraying to drivers seat belt webbing

Fail 17 Sep 2009 71,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front brake disc pads just in limit

slight fraying to drivers seat belt webbing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,081 miles

front brake disc pads just in limit

slight fraying to drivers seat belt webbing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,825 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,299 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 OXA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE53 OXA, 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 OXA registered?

FE53 OXA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is FE53 OXA safe to buy?

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