MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery clamp missing - recommend replace
some wear to front shocker top mountings
very slight steering rod play
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
battery clamp missing - recommend replace
o/s/f tyre 2mm tread
some wear to front shocker top mountings
very slight steering rod play
o/s/f brake hose perishing/splitting - recommend replace soon
rear indicators fading colour
slight n/s/f + o/s/f steering rod play
slight separating to o/s/r lower control arm outer bush
front brake disc worn/ getting thin
o/s/f brake pipe perishing
slight n/s/f steering rod play
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake disc worn/ getting thin
n/s/f tyre on limit
n/s/r outer side light not working
o/s/f brake pipe perishing
o/s/f tyre = 2-2.5mm tread + worn inner edge
o/s/r tyre 2mm tread wearing inner edge + perishing
slight n/s/f steering rod play
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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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FN53 UKO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FN53 UKO, 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 FN53 UKO registered?
FN53 UKO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is FN53 UKO safe to buy?
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