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PE53 JXA

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,186 mi
Last recorded119,186 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 JXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,186 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread inner edge has uneven wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tyre tread ()

Offside Rear tyre tread inner edge has uneven wear

Fail 11 Mar 2017 118,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread inner edge has uneven wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tyre tread ()

Offside Rear tyre tread inner edge has uneven wear

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,434 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

Offside Rear two nails in the tyre tread

Pass 28 Feb 2015 89,488 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 89,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 76,040 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 76,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,867 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 63,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front wipers are slightly streaky

n/s/r back plate is corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 63,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wipers are slightly streaky

n/s/r back plate is corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 58,201 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 58,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,785 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 50,699 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,597 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,471 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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PE53 JXA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE53 JXA, 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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PE53 JXA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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