MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,198 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system corroded
Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along its length has corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along its length has corrosion present
(3.7A.3)The service brakes across axle (2) when sustained pressure is applied have slight fluctuation present indicating that the brakes are ready for service
(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 48%,clearly indicating that the brakes are ready for service
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along its length has corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along its length has corrosion present
(3.7A.3)The service brakes across axle (2) when sustained pressure is applied have slight fluctuation present indicating that the brakes are ready for service
(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 48%,clearly indicating that the brakes are ready for service
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
srs lamp on
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
srs lamp on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
slight wear to front discs
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front tyres signs of wear
front tyres signs of wear
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 TFY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DG53 TFY, 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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DG53 TFY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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