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PE53 SWX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,696 mi
Last recorded149,696 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 149,696 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 149,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 125,902 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 101,192 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 101,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,349 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 84,082 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,082 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,877 miles

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

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

exhaust middle - rear section joint deteriorated

exhaust middle section deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,798 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,627 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,823 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,478 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,825 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,928 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 15,928 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 SWX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SWX, 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 PE53 SWX registered?

PE53 SWX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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