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FG53 JNK

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,972 mi
Last recorded77,972 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 JNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front and both side rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side front More yellow than orange (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge heavily cracked (no cords exposed)

Fail 18 Feb 2020 77,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible No beam image (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front and both side rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side front More yellow than orange (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge heavily cracked (no cords exposed)

Pass 23 Feb 2019 78,378 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 78,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,190 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 73,190 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid cailper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,062 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,412 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 69,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 61,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,478 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 54,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,052 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 35,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,043 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,667 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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FG53 JNK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG53 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

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

Is FG53 JNK safe to buy?

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