MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o/s headlight cloudy
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
o/s headlight cloudy
o/s headlamp cloudy
all tyres cracking/splitting
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all tyres cracking/splitting
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Dust cover split for lower ball joint on o/s anti roll bar link
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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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FL53 VFF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?
FL53 VFF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2003.
Is FL53 VFF safe to buy?
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