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ST53 AKP

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,812 mi
Last recorded147,812 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 AKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 147,812 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 140,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 140,070 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 126,901 miles

damage / scratchs to bodywork

signs of front tyres rubbing

Pass 9 Nov 2010 120,321 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear disc pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 113,184 miles

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

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

rear disc sored

Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,523 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,321 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,544 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2006 25,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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ST53 AKP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ST53 AKP, 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 ST53 AKP registered?

ST53 AKP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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