MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
offside rear light lens slightly damaged
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear light lens slightly damaged
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside front brake has a slight bind
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour on bumper (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Outer sills have plastic covers, not allowing a full inspection of outer sills
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Outer sills have plastic covers, not allowing a full inspection of outer sills
Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear tyres approaching legal tread limit and are deteriorated.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA53 FYR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 FYR, 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 FYR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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