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FG53 JNJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,280 mi
Last recorded68,280 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 JNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,280 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 48,536 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear seat belt missing

Fail 27 Mar 2010 48,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear seat belt missing

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,909 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 47,909 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front discs are moderatly worn and lipped

N/S/F Tyre barely legal

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,472 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,299 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 30,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FG53 JNJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG53 JNJ, 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 FG53 JNJ registered?

FG53 JNJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 JNJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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