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HV53 JFX

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,870 mi
Last recorded129,870 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 JFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 129,870 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,669 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,972 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 110,631 miles

Offside Rear tyre lower on tread inner

centre exhaust box outer corroded

centre exhaust joint to rear corroded and signs of leak

Pass 2 Dec 2017 103,510 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,337 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,031 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 82,031 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,921 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,623 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,504 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,843 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

rear brake disc's deteriorated on inner edges

Fail 14 Dec 2009 60,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake disc's and pads wearing low

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

rear brake disc's deteriorated on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,279 miles

both rear tyres cracking inner treads

Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,433 miles

both rear tyres cracking inner tread

Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,622 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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HV53 JFX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV53 JFX, 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 HV53 JFX registered?

HV53 JFX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is HV53 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 JFX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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