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AV53 NVO

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,409 mi
Last recorded126,409 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also subframe, brake pipe, fuel pipe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also subframe, brake pipe, fuel pipe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 126,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also subframe, brake pipe, fuel pipe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also subframe, brake pipe, fuel pipe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 124,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 124,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2023 124,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 124,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2021 110,688 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 22 May 2021 110,688 miles

Position lamp not working off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2020 99,765 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 99,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam is dim (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 94,211 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 94,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 93,366 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 93,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 92,285 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 92,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,096 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 87,917 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 87,190 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,033 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,813 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,179 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,488 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 54,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 44,887 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight flat spot

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,843 miles

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

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

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 NVO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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