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MM53 FDY

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,720 mi
Last recorded106,720 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 FDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,720 miles

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

offsaide front outer door handle broke but still can get in

Fail 24 Mar 2014 106,719 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside front outer door handle broke but can still get in

Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,319 miles

all tyres worn on one edge

drivers door handle broke (still able to open door from out side but only just BORDER LINE)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper marker lights not working

off side front tyre was almost flat (pumped up to 32 psi )

rear bumper marker lights white

Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,585 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

drivers door handle broken advise further attention

Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,584 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

airbag light on

drivers door handle broken advise further attention

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,399 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 24 Mar 2011 81,393 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake pads worn

Fail 24 Mar 2010 73,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 58,149 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,656 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 49,237 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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MM53 FDY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MM53 FDY, 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 MM53 FDY registered?

MM53 FDY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is MM53 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 FDY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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