MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under the bonnet
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under the bonnet. (4.11 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Additional wiring connected to battery . (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Additional wiring connected to battery (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Additional wiring connected to battery with crocodile clamps (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Not connected to rear section silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever partially siezed (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 50mm gap not 33mm (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 55mm gap not 33mm (0.1 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
coolant level low
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))
fuel filter body corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Brake fluid contaminated Green in colour (1.8 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Off side low due to binde on near side (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner and outer bulbs (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake application uneven Off low 48% (3.7.B.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF53 MUP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 DF53 MUP, 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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DF53 MUP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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