MOT Status
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99,419 miAbove average mileage for this year
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under trays fitted
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Under-body corroded in all areas, including prescribed areas
Under-body covered in underseal, unable to inspect fully
Under-trays fitted
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Under-body corroded in all areas, including prescribed areas
Under-body covered in underseal, unable to inspect fully
Under-trays fitted
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipes corroded
covers and shields fitted
fuel pipes corroded
underseal used on floor
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipes corroded
covers and shields fitted
fuel pipes corroded
underseal used on floor
all brake pipes slightly corroded
covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
all brake pipes slightly corroded
covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres close to legal limit
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MF53 HCL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 MF53 HCL, 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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How do I check the history of MF53 HCL?
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What year was MF53 HCL registered?
MF53 HCL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is MF53 HCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for MF53 HCL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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