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DA53 AWH

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,204 mi
Last recorded89,204 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 AWH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 89,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 84,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,613 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,126 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 79,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 71,681 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 71,681 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,904 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2016 61,889 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,332 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,038 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 60,027 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,617 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 24 Sep 2012 53,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,083 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,025 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,588 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,038 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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DA53 AWH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA53 AWH, 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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DA53 AWH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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