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AV53 FHN

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,649 mi
Last recorded68,649 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FHN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 68,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 59,782 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 59,782 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 53,324 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 53,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 53,217 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,637 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,083 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 52,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Outer casing rusted and damping effect negligible (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,184 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 51,184 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/side slow operation and binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 50,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,213 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,004 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 48,004 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,444 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 45,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,074 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,718 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 43,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,720 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,564 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 41,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,449 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jul 2010 35,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,465 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 25,465 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 19,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,451 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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AV53 FHN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV53 FHN, 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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AV53 FHN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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