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FL53 WVZ

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,808 mi
Last recorded152,808 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 WVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 152,808 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 152,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 140,174 miles

Offside Front headlamp has crack just passed mot

Offside Front marker lamp damaged

Offside Front wiper spindles has play

slight misting of oil on both front shockers

Fail 3 Feb 2017 140,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front headlamp has crack just passed mot

Offside Front marker lamp damaged

Offside Front wiper spindles has play

slight misting of oil on both front shockers

Pass 30 Dec 2015 115,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 115,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 100,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear track arm bushes worn

Fail 4 Dec 2014 100,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear track arm bushes worn

Fail 2 Jan 2014 74,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inbalance on hand brake

n/s/f flasher lamp lamp has water in

poor patten on both head lamps

Pass 2 Jan 2014 74,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inbalance on hand brake

n/s/f flasher lamp lamp has water in

poor patten on both head lamps

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,279 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear stabalizers arm bushes worn

front drop link gaters damaged

n/s/f indcator lamp

slight corrision under body

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,440 miles

rear offside trye crack

Fail 4 Jan 2012 56,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear offside trye crack

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,478 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2011 49,478 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2010 44,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,788 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 29,305 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,287 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 WVZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WVZ, 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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FL53 WVZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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