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PF53 NFP

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,321 mi
Last recorded83,321 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 NFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,917 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,241 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 72,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 66,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 66,473 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,567 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,178 miles

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

tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,178 miles

tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,022 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 53,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,195 miles

parking brake lever appoaching last reserve of travel

Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,554 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,699 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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PF53 NFP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PF53 NFP, 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 PF53 NFP registered?

PF53 NFP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is PF53 NFP safe to buy?

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