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RF53 FXT

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,511 mi
Last recorded231,511 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 FXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 231,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Aug 2014 231,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside washer aim poor

Pass 9 Aug 2013 224,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wheel fouling inner wing on full right hand lock

Fail 9 Aug 2013 224,557 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wheel fouling inner wing on full right hand lock

Pass 18 Jul 2012 207,757 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 207,757 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 195,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 195,312 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 160,784 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 160,782 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2009 128,571 miles

ADVISE O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES WEARING SLIGHTY ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 10 Aug 2009 128,571 miles

ADVISE O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES WEARING SLIGHTY ON OUTER EDGES

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 102,122 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,402 miles

Advise osr tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,953 miles

Oil leak

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 FXT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FXT, 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 RF53 FXT registered?

RF53 FXT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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