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WF53 KUA

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,068 mi
Last recorded41,068 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 KUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,068 miles

n/s front side marker not working

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,436 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,717 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 33,648 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,436 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 25,002 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,002 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,521 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 20,521 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,627 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 KUA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KUA, 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

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What year was WF53 KUA registered?

WF53 KUA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is WF53 KUA safe to buy?

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