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FL53 GDX

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,704 mi
Last recorded117,704 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 GDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 117,704 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center exhaust . (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,034 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 99,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,212 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 92,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,634 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 75,282 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,282 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,249 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,940 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,586 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,847 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,414 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,416 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,918 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 33,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,433 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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FL53 GDX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL53 GDX, 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 FL53 GDX registered?

FL53 GDX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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