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PN53 AXG

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,824 mi
Last recorded148,824 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 AXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 148,824 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 148,824 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 147,417 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 144,740 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 140,611 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 140,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 137,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 132,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 6 Oct 2015 121,792 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 110,176 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,283 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 85,240 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,167 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 83,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,115 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 74,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 57,827 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front 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)

Small cut in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,043 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,906 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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PN53 AXG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN53 AXG, 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 PN53 AXG registered?

PN53 AXG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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