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FE53 ZSO

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

124,747 mi
Last recorded124,747 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 ZSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 124,747 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both centre rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front crossmember corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2022 124,747 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both centre rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front crossmember corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 123,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

central chassis corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 121,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2020 121,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 120,173 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 120,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 118,441 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2018 118,441 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2017 116,703 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 116,703 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 115,130 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 114,345 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,109 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 113,109 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 112,771 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 112,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 110,387 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 110,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 106,412 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 106,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 93,690 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,686 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 79,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 65,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,189 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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FE53 ZSO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FE53 ZSO, 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 ZSO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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