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PN53 AXP

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,939 mi
Last recorded71,939 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 AXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,939 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,295 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 65,286 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,727 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 51,410 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,118 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,178 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on both sidewalls

Fail 29 Sep 2009 37,178 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on both sidewalls

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,169 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 AXP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 AXP registered?

PN53 AXP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is PN53 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 AXP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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