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SM53 WGD

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,286 mi
Last recorded96,286 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 WGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,286 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,523 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,039 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r trailing arm connecting rod bush starting to debond

o/s/f backing plate rubbing on brake discs

o/s/r trailing arm connecting rod bush starting to debond

Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,609 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 72,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 67,660 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,660 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,565 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general brake pipe carrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2009 50,589 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,134 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,672 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 28,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

both inner tail lights inop

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,413 miles

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

both inner tail lights inop

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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SM53 WGD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,855cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM53 WGD, 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 SM53 WGD registered?

SM53 WGD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 December 2003.

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