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SL53 EHO

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,808 mi
Last recorded152,808 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 EHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 152,808 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 152,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 139,016 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 26,389 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 126,118 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 126,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 107,812 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing slightly in treads

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 80,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2008 79,808 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,808 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,055 miles

offside and nearside front headlamp wiper blades split

Fail 19 Sep 2007 66,055 miles

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

offside and nearside front headlamp wiper blades split

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,350 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 EHO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc 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 SL53 EHO, 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 SL53 EHO registered?

SL53 EHO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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