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GF53 UDX

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,228 mi
Last recorded95,228 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 UDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 95,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,900 miles

rear tyres nearing limit

slight leak n/s cv gaiter

Fail 23 Sep 2014 94,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres nearing limit

slight leak n/s cv gaiter

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,199 miles

both front tyres worn on inside

Fail 25 Sep 2013 89,199 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 22 Sep 2012 81,061 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 72,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,635 miles

front seat belt starting to fray

front tyres and o/s rear tyre low

n/s rear tyre low on outer edge

rear pads 80% low

Fail 13 Sep 2010 64,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front seat belt starting to fray

front tyres and o/s rear tyre low

n/s rear tyre low on outer edge

rear pads 80% low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,438 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 57,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 50,328 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 40,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,465 miles

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

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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GF53 UDX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UDX, 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 GF53 UDX registered?

GF53 UDX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GF53 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 UDX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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