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PK53 ZBC

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

66,498 mi
Last recorded66,498 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ZBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 66,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,155 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 64,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 47,099 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 47,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,974 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2014 60,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,164 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,165 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 57,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 56,351 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 56,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,047 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 54,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seats x2

o/s/r lens broken

rear disc's very worn and rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 49,748 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 45,967 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 45,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 42,690 miles

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F side light bulb dim.

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

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

Small hole in O/S/R light unit.

Unable to fully inspect centre rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,690 miles

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F side light bulb dim.

Small hole in O/S/R light unit.

Unable to fully inspect centre rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,696 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 35,584 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,967 miles

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

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

child seat fitted o/s/r

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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PK53 ZBC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 PK53 ZBC, 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 PK53 ZBC registered?

PK53 ZBC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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