MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,662 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which changes the emitted colour All side market lights showing white light instead of amber. (4.2.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear of underside
both nearside drop link gaiters split but preventing the ingress of dirt
handbrake did not lock offside
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
clutch and brake pedal rubbers starting to wear
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all four back plates corroded (touching brake disc/s)
clutch and brake pedal rubbers starting to wear
front washer jets loose
headlamp wiper blade/s split
reverse lamp/s inop
both front tyres perished
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank surface corrosion on pipe adjacent to securing clip (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R tyre starting to perish .
Rear side marker lamps showing white light .
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R tyre starting to perish .
Rear side marker lamps showing white light .
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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FH53 UEA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 FH53 UEA, 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 FH53 UEA registered?
FH53 UEA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2003.
Is FH53 UEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH53 UEA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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