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SL53 EAF

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,040 mi
Last recorded97,040 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 EAF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 97,040 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,738 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,025 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 90,025 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,769 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 79,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,230 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,899 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,931 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 55,930 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,605 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,863 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 36,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,359 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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SL53 EAF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL53 EAF, 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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SL53 EAF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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