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2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,446 mi
Last recorded113,446 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EUR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 113,446 miles

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

knock on n/s/f suspension/steering area. advise further investigation.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 113,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front side marker light not working

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front tyres are different size to rears

knock on n/s/f suspension/steering area. advise further investigation.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,336 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 96,985 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 96,985 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195 50 and 195 55 r15 fitted (4.1.A.1a)

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195 50 and 195 55r15 fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 corners (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides 1 of 2 not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,451 miles

Fuel cap seal has slight cracking

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 87,451 miles

Fuel cap seal has slight cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,229 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,229 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 67,050 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,050 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,362 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,078 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,973 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 49,966 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,731 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,215 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2008 33,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,898 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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BN53 EUR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EUR, 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 EUR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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