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GJ53 GNU

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,206 mi
Last recorded122,206 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 GNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 122,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rusty at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 121,729 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel inside (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rusty pitted groved,both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rusty at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 15 May 2017 109,175 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 109,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 94,079 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Dec 2014 79,548 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,888 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,888 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 76,181 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

non obligatory daytime running lights are discoloured

non obligatory nearside front daytime running light defective

Fail 10 Dec 2012 76,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in nearside front tyre

non obligatory daytime running lights are discoloured

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

non obligatory nearside front daytime running light defective

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,588 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 67,295 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 67,295 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Dec 2009 64,158 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,316 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,972 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,960 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Sep 2006 51,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,157 miles

air bag light

Fail 17 Aug 2006 50,157 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light

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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GJ53 GNU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJ53 GNU, 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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GJ53 GNU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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