MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE53 VLF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?
FE53 VLF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2003.
Is FE53 VLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE53 VLF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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