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ML53 RFK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,816 mi
Last recorded204,816 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 204,816 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 170,815 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 156,998 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 137,579 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 137,579 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 111,995 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s rear amber markers not working

rear brake discs worn

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2012 111,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s rear amber markers not working

rear brake discs worn

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2011 102,698 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,986 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,260 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 71,260 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,769 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,348 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 27,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,229 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 RFK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

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

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