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FL53 VFH

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,510 mi
Last recorded98,510 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VFH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,510 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Oct 2015 98,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,100 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 90,100 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,669 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,146 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,066 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 54,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,604 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 46,604 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,547 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,465 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,006 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 VFH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

FL53 VFH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is FL53 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 VFH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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