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FL53 ZZF

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,545 mi
Last recorded64,545 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 64,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 57,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 57,683 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 46,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 42,847 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 42,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 41,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,923 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,916 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,005 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 35,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,892 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 20,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,595 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,185 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 ZZF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL53 ZZF registered?

FL53 ZZF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is FL53 ZZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 ZZF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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