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AV53 UVK

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,472 mi
Last recorded138,472 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 138,472 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s rear ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 135,280 miles

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 rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 132,883 miles

Offside Front Fog broken

Offside Head lamp chip

Pass 8 Oct 2018 130,694 miles

petrol pipes at n/s/r corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 128,117 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 128,113 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 124,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all daytime running lights(side of vehicle)discoloured

Fail 6 Oct 2016 124,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all daytime running lights(side of vehicle)discoloured

Pass 5 Oct 2015 121,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both wiper rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front stablizer link balljoint slight free play

Nearside Rear tyre tread uneven

Fail 2 Oct 2015 121,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread uneven

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both wiper rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front stablizer link balljoint slight free play

Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 118,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 114,673 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 114,672 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 106,234 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 97,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,261 miles

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

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)

both front discs lipped

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

both sides rear upper control arm bushs starting too come umbonded

head lamp wipers split

near side front fog lamp dameged

service light on

washer bottle light on

Pass 11 Nov 2009 734,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 73,463 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,369 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 60,369 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,143 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 42,961 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,961 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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AV53 UVK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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