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WK53 VRM

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,659 mi
Last recorded85,659 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 VRM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,659 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,521 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,080 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,421 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,406 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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WK53 VRM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WK53 VRM, 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

How do I check the history of WK53 VRM?

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What year was WK53 VRM registered?

WK53 VRM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WK53 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK53 VRM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK53 VRM have outstanding finance?

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