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FH53 UEA

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,662 mi
Last recorded95,662 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UEA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 95,662 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 95,662 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,298 miles

corrosion to rear of underside

Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,938 miles

both nearside drop link gaiters split but preventing the ingress of dirt

handbrake did not lock offside

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,452 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch and brake pedal rubbers starting to wear

Fail 2 Nov 2021 90,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,959 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,418 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 89,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,046 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,540 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,556 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank surface corrosion on pipe adjacent to securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,885 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,470 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,734 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,083 miles

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

N/S/R tyre starting to perish .

Rear side marker lamps showing white light .

Fail 28 Nov 2011 48,083 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 42,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,874 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,442 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,387 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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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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