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GD53 EEB

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,533 mi
Last recorded65,533 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 EEB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,533 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 65,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 55,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 45,608 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Some brake bind to o/s/f wheel

Fail 24 Nov 2018 45,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Some brake bind to o/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,308 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,725 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 33,723 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,179 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,516 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 25,578 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 21,612 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,338 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 15,229 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 11,575 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 8,599 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 5,851 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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GD53 EEB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GD53 EEB, 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 GD53 EEB registered?

GD53 EEB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is GD53 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD53 EEB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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