MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
screen n/s
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
screen n/s
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Outer sill covers fitted
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Battery insecure
Outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
air bag light on
brake discs rusty all round
slight wiper mark on top of window screen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
air bag light on
brake discs rusty all round
slight wiper mark on top of window screen
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service light on †O/S wiper blade splittring †N/S/R brake binding slightly
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
3.5 lt engine oil added
N/S/R brake binding slightly
O/S wiper blade splitting
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 ERK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
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 BN53 ERK, 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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BN53 ERK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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