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ML53 KZU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,476 mi
Last recorded83,476 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 KZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 79,440 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,276 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 72,276 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 67,879 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,317 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 63,317 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all tyres close to limit

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,374 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,066 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,259 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 44,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,196 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,236 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,048 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,982 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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ML53 KZU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML53 KZU, 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 ML53 KZU registered?

ML53 KZU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for ML53 KZU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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