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PN53 AYK

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,366 mi
Last recorded128,366 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 AYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 128,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 125,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 120,295 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,965 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 113,965 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,108 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 108,103 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,104 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 101,100 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 84,810 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,810 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear number plate light very dull

Pass 20 Feb 2010 75,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 117,039 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 86,418 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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PN53 AYK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYK, 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 AYK registered?

PN53 AYK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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