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HN53 UNE

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,697 mi
Last recorded86,697 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,697 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 86,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 70,742 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,533 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,984 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 28 Nov 2014 63,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,609 miles

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

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,132 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,685 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,995 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 49,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn

Front sidelights dim

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,572 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 38,572 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,354 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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HN53 UNE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN53 UNE, 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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HN53 UNE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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