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FL53 WVR

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,562 mi
Last recorded43,562 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 WVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,562 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 43,562 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,214 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 39,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,417 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all appear to have been greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight noise on engine on idle

Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,722 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 29,585 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,175 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,110 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 26,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,886 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,996 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 20,745 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 20,745 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,235 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 WVR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

FL53 WVR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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