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WG53 AJO

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,087 mi
Last recorded112,087 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 AJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 112,087 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 106,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 98,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 90,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 78,462 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 78,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,702 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,519 miles

Note corrosion to N/S/R brake disc

Pass 2 Dec 2010 67,173 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 66,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,252 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,363 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,697 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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WG53 AJO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WG53 AJO, 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 WG53 AJO registered?

WG53 AJO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WG53 AJO safe to buy?

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