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SL53 EHE

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,543 mi
Last recorded73,543 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,543 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,756 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,083 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 35,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,973 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,677 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 25,654 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,328 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,495 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 EHE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EHE, 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 SL53 EHE registered?

SL53 EHE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SL53 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 EHE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL53 EHE have outstanding finance?

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