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FL53 FSJ

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,336 mi
Last recorded110,336 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2022 110,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 97,867 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2019 93,407 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,979 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 85,979 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,929 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,074 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,565 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,782 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,009 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,205 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,774 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 37,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,738 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,515 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,452 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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FL53 FSJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL53 FSJ, 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 FL53 FSJ registered?

FL53 FSJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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