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WJ53 RDV

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,340 mi
Last recorded107,340 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 RDV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 107,340 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,711 miles

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated on joint

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,665 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 97,548 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,106 miles

small chip in zone b of windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2014 88,106 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

small chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,985 miles

exhaust system deteriorated on joint

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,195 miles

air bag light on

Fail 11 Oct 2012 69,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,375 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 58,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,710 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,278 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,698 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,101 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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WJ53 RDV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ53 RDV, 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 WJ53 RDV registered?

WJ53 RDV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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