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DA53 PYX

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,905 mi
Last recorded90,905 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 PYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 90,905 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 90,407 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 89,875 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,490 miles

corrosion on underside

Fail 23 Nov 2022 89,490 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,988 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 88,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,707 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 87,547 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 87,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded.

Oil Leak.

Rear Both X2 traction arm bushes perished but presented with no movement.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,336 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,338 miles

OSF Top Suspension Mount - Partially Siezed - recommend replacement

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,924 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 65,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,443 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,965 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,511 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 40,155 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 26,361 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 PYX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA53 PYX registered?

DA53 PYX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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