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WF53 FCU

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

228,873 mi
Last recorded228,873 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 228,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 222,346 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 214,424 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 205,794 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 197,732 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 197,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 190,183 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 190,183 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 181,439 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 174,447 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 167,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 138,749 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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WF53 FCU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF53 FCU, 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 WF53 FCU registered?

WF53 FCU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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