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FE53 VLF

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,007 mi
Last recorded163,007 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 163,007 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 160,710 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 160,705 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 155,058 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 143,172 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 143,172 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 131,342 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 120,083 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 120,083 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 107,746 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 107,746 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,237 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 80,449 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2009 65,513 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jan 2009 65,513 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2008 52,253 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 35,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,474 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE53 VLF?

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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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