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ML53 UDJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,052 mi
Last recorded101,052 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,052 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonet catch sticking

Fail 4 Jan 2014 101,001 miles

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonet catch sticking

Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 99,849 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,597 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 140,961 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 140,961 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 104,889 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UDJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UDJ, 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 UDJ registered?

ML53 UDJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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