MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BOTH rear and nearside front tyres perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre to rear exhaust join corroded
nearside front tyre has excessive wear to inside edge
nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread remaining
nearside rear tyre tread out of shape
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ALL tyres perished
BOTH front tyres have excessive wear to inside edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre to rear exhaust join corroded
nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread remaining
nearside rear tyre tread out of shape
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake fluid level high
both front tyres getting low
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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GF53 JVL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 GF53 JVL, 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 GF53 JVL registered?
GF53 JVL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is GF53 JVL safe to buy?
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