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RF53 EBU

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,405 mi
Last recorded70,405 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 EBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,405 miles

Front brakes have a slight inbalance

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 68,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 63,361 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,816 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 61,816 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advanced perishing/deterioration in nearside front flexy brake hose

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge (stepped tread pattern) & slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,556 miles

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (bumpy)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,888 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 39,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,207 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 23,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,809 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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RF53 EBU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF53 EBU, 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 RF53 EBU registered?

RF53 EBU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is RF53 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 EBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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