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ML53 RDY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,587 mi
Last recorded220,587 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 220,587 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 200,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 191,122 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 160,076 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 160,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 128,965 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 94,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 94,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,272 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 RDY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RDY, 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 ML53 RDY registered?

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

Is ML53 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 RDY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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