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PJ53 LND

2003 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,787 mi
Last recorded113,787 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 LND
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,787 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres worn on edge

Fail 31 Oct 2016 113,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres worn on edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,584 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 104,581 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 99,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 99,938 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking but not showing ply or cords

Pass 3 May 2013 98,168 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,649 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 83,452 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,323 miles

Cluth pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,019 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip worn through

Fail 24 Nov 2008 58,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

clutch pedal anti slip worn through

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,710 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,332 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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PJ53 LND is a 2003 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ53 LND, 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 PJ53 LND registered?

PJ53 LND is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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