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PE53 SWO

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,376 mi
Last recorded51,376 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 SWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,376 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,832 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads look to be low

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,734 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,142 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,135 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 SWO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PE53 SWO, 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

How do I check the history of PE53 SWO?

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What year was PE53 SWO registered?

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

Is PE53 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 SWO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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