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WJ53 SUF

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,607 mi
Last recorded47,607 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 47,607 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened.

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2013 47,607 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened.

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,411 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 46,406 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,158 miles

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

rear discs badley scored

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,667 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,458 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear brake disc,s in slightly poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

rear brake disc,s in slightly poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,550 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 18,092 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,092 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 SUF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

WJ53 SUF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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