MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,469 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel cap sealing device perished
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel cap sealing device perished
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides on limit for MOT test (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides more white than orange (4.4.3 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides on limit for MOT test (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake discs worn/lipped
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limit for MOT test (8.3.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake discs worn/lipped
Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 Bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limit for MOT test (8.3.1a)
Exhausts rear box joint in very poor condition
Front brake severely worn/starting too lip
Under tray fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through splits in tyre (195/60-15 88V) (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through splits in tyre (195/60-15 88V) (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through splits in tyre (195/60-15 88V) (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through splits in tyre (195/60-15 88V) (4.1.D.1b)
ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting
Exhausts rear box joint in very poor condition
Front brake severely worn/starting too lip
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
Under tray fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 VEP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VEP, 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 VEP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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