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FP53 UVA

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,921 mi
Last recorded115,921 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 115,921 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 115,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 102,525 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 102,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,728 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,247 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,962 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 31,625 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,625 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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FP53 UVA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP53 UVA, 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

How do I check the history of FP53 UVA?

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What year was FP53 UVA registered?

FP53 UVA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is FP53 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 UVA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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