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RE53 BOJ

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,789 mi
Last recorded122,789 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 BOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 122,789 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 122,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 117,199 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 111,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 111,950 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 106,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 106,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 100,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 96,402 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 91,718 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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RE53 BOJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE53 BOJ, 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 RE53 BOJ registered?

RE53 BOJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is RE53 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 BOJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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