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FD53 KSY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

64,878 mi
Last recorded64,878 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KSY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 64,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorated (all 4)

Front Both front lower arm suspension ball joint dust cover perished

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split but still preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 63,969 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 63,969 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 63,288 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 62,185 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,185 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 61,185 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,547 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 60,547 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 59,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,129 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,807 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,794 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 55,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,975 miles

both rear brake pipes previously greased

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre

some judder on rear brake discs

some rear brake judder

Fail 14 Nov 2014 50,329 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f brake hose perishing + n/s/f slightly

some rear brake judder

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,329 miles

o/s/f brake hose perishing + n/s/f slightly

some rear brake judder

Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,516 miles

o/s/f brake hoses perishing + n/s/f starting to perish

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,682 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 42,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,693 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,141 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 38,139 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,884 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,456 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,575 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 23,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FD53 KSY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FD53 KSY, 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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What year was FD53 KSY registered?

FD53 KSY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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