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RE53 UJD

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,141 mi
Last recorded101,141 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 UJD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Perishing Due To Age, Made Week 13 Of 2014, 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Perishing Due To Age, Made Week 13 Of 2014, 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone or sat nav holder ()

both rear tyres are perished/cracking due to made week 13 year 2014

fuel filter very rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,274 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 86,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 76,500 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,890 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,040 miles

front n/s o/s brake discs lipped inner surface

light rust exhaust system rear/middle joint

n/s o/s outer sills platic trim fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2013 68,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front n/s o/s brake discs lipped inner surface

light rust exhaust system rear/middle joint

n/s o/s outer sills platic trim fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,913 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 57,913 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r tyer slightly distorted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,453 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,651 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 41,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,032 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,258 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 UJD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UJD, 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 RE53 UJD registered?

RE53 UJD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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