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SR53 SNZ

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,773 mi
Last recorded58,773 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 SNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,773 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,763 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,528 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 28,939 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 26,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,213 miles

OSR tyre perished.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 16,988 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 16,988 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Sep 2013 16,001 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 15,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,997 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,798 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 12,798 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,404 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 9,098 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 5,966 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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SR53 SNZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SR53 SNZ, 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

How do I check the history of SR53 SNZ?

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What year was SR53 SNZ registered?

SR53 SNZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SR53 SNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR53 SNZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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