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FL53 VFF

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

123,299 mi
Last recorded123,299 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 123,299 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 122,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 117,631 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 117,450 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 113,155 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 109,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,613 miles

o/s headlight cloudy

Fail 4 Feb 2021 104,563 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s headlight cloudy

Pass 6 Feb 2020 100,456 miles

o/s headlamp cloudy

Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,542 miles

all tyres cracking/splitting

Fail 30 Jan 2019 95,505 miles

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

all tyres cracking/splitting

Pass 26 Jan 2018 90,242 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 90,146 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,018 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 84,984 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,949 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 80,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,714 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,865 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,057 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 68,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,311 miles

Dust cover split for lower ball joint on o/s anti roll bar link

Fail 1 Sep 2010 57,861 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,861 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,039 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,791 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 43,791 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,624 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,891 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 VFF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FL53 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

FL53 VFF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is FL53 VFF safe to buy?

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