MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Road wheel fixing missing N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under the vehicle general muddy
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
O/S/F Tyre worn inner side and outer side
Under the vehicle general muddy
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
O/S/F Tyre worn inner side and outer side
Under the vehicle general muddy
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box & front box joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog inoperative.
Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front lower registration plate damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner and centre [TYRE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear inner [TYRE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front lower registration plate damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner and centre [TYRE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear inner [TYRE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear hand brake has little reserve travel
exhaust shows signs of corrosion through out
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F & O/S/F (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear hand brake has little reserve travel
exhaust shows signs of corrosion through out
slight oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s o/s main (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil leak
Front oil leak
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Anti mroll bar link ball joint dust covers perrished
OSR brake pipe corroded in wheel arch
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 RYR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 AU53 RYR, 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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AU53 RYR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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