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FG53 OZW

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,549 mi
Last recorded68,549 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,549 miles

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

Offside Front Upper drivers door obligatory mirror damaged but not affecting the rear view

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,432 miles

Front Bumper Slightly Damaged

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 62,293 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 59,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2012 57,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,299 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,278 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,619 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,661 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 48,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,952 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 OZW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG53 OZW, 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 OZW registered?

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

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