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FG53 OFZ

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,995 mi
Last recorded51,995 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 51,995 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING .

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VARIOUS RUST UNDER VEHICLE ,NOTHING APPEARS SIGNIFICANT.

Pass 17 Aug 2024 48,027 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE GETTING OLD & DETERIORATING.(215-45X17W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 45,551 miles

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE OLD & DETERIORATING,BOTH FRONT 2012 YEAR,OSR=2016 YEAR,NSR=2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(215-45X17W)

COOLANT CLOSE TO MINIMUM.

Fail 28 Jul 2023 45,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE OLD & DETERIORATING,BOTH FRONT 2012 YEAR,OSR=2016 YEAR,NSR=2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(215-45X17W)

COOLANT CLOSE TO MINIMUM.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 44,166 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,095 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,322 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 38,922 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,654 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,099 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,594 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,347 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,628 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,303 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,593 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,016 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,265 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 14,264 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,794 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,598 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 9,598 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 7,966 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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FG53 OFZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FG53 OFZ, 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 FG53 OFZ registered?

FG53 OFZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FG53 OFZ safe to buy?

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