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FL53 TKC

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,040 mi
Last recorded118,040 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 TKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY GOING RUSTY ALL SPRINGS RUBBER BUSHES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK ADVSORY ONLY

Fail 30 Sep 2021 118,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits ADATIVE CLEANED LAMBA (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY GOING RUSTY ALL SPRINGS RUBBER BUSHES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK ADVSORY ONLY

Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,193 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 113,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp damaged internaly (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

power steerin fluid leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,646 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 92,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,250 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,393 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,200 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 83,169 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,182 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,579 miles

off side rear tyre getting low 3mm

small cut in side wall offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2011 72,579 miles

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

off side rear tyre getting low 3mm

small cut in side wall offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,135 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,432 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 66,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,309 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 64,309 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,054 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 52,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,086 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 TKC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FL53 TKC, 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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FL53 TKC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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