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PN53 BBJ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,728 mi
Last recorded41,728 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 BBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 41,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,310 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 36,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,866 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,158 miles

n\s rear tyre wall cracking

o\s front tyre wall cracking

o\s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,783 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,509 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 21,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,043 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,629 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,862 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,640 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 BBJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BBJ, 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 BBJ registered?

PN53 BBJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is PN53 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 BBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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