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SP53 JKF

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,372 mi
Last recorded114,372 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 JKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 114,372 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,242 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,711 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,601 miles

front tyres bald outer edge not within criteria to fail strong adv

nsf marker light inop

Fail 26 Sep 2014 67,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres bald outer edge not within criteria to fail strong adv

nsf marker light inop

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,464 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot worn

o/s/f link rod boot worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,981 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 49,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,987 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,981 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 33,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,504 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,918 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

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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SP53 JKF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP53 JKF, 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 SP53 JKF registered?

SP53 JKF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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