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AO53 TWZ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,892 mi
Last recorded145,892 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 145,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 145,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 131,160 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,822 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,824 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2014 92,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,383 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 80,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2011 53,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,780 miles

both rear tyres side wall cracked and perished

Fail 19 Nov 2010 42,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres side wall cracked and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,271 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f orange side marker lamp not working

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,296 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

unable to inspect nearside rear seatbelt properly as child seat fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,648 miles

chip in screen repaired unable to check sills fully due to side skirts

Fail 28 Sep 2006 18,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in screen repaired unable to check sills fully due to side skirts

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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AO53 TWZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO53 TWZ, 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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AO53 TWZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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