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FG53 OGH

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,310 mi
Last recorded83,310 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OGH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 83,310 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,635 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 77,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,063 miles

EML on

Fail 17 Feb 2017 72,063 miles

EML on

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 66,390 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

check engine lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Jan 2015 61,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on on dash

Fail 2 Jan 2015 61,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on on dash

Pass 30 Dec 2013 58,176 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 58,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 53,227 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 53,220 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 48,247 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,171 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 38,049 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 38,049 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,376 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,552 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,541 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,325 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 OGH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OGH, 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 OGH registered?

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

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