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FE53 OLK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Lpg 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

158,489 mi
Last recorded158,489 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 158,489 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2025 155,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 153,095 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 148,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 148,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 145,763 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 142,805 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 142,320 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 140,071 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 140,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 137,265 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 137,212 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 137,170 miles

Coil spring not correctly located both rear (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

b/pipes oxidising n/s r brake backplate corroding n/s inner drive shaft seal leaking g/box oil

Pass 30 Mar 2017 135,299 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 128,035 miles

exhaust has temporary repair at rear joint

Fail 4 Apr 2016 128,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust has temporary repair at rear joint

Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are mis-shaped

engine light on

n/s/f tyre is cut but not exposing cords

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,278 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 88,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,445 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 71,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 71,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,851 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 65,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,679 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 54,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,259 miles

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

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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FE53 OLK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc lpg 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 FE53 OLK, 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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FE53 OLK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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