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RE53 WPK

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,256 mi
Last recorded142,256 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WPK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 142,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 138,541 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 135,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 132,000 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 129,204 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 124,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 120,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,122 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 111,681 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 111,681 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 108,310 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 100,466 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 100,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 93,664 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 88,881 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 76,147 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 WPK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WPK, 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 WPK registered?

RE53 WPK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RE53 WPK safe to buy?

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