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SV53 VWN

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,447 mi
Last recorded82,447 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 VWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,447 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 82,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 70,324 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 70,324 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,054 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 59,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 46,242 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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SV53 VWN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV53 VWN, 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 SV53 VWN registered?

SV53 VWN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is SV53 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 VWN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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