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GJ53 RKV

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,755 mi
Last recorded94,755 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 RKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 94,755 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 90,689 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 80,870 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 75,391 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,808 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 55,781 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,870 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,605 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 22,094 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 22,088 miles

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

O/S/F tyre perished/cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2015 16,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 16,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,246 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 15,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 5,871 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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GJ53 RKV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKV, 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 GJ53 RKV registered?

GJ53 RKV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is GJ53 RKV safe to buy?

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Does GJ53 RKV have outstanding finance?

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