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FL53 ZYZ

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,506 mi
Last recorded198,506 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 198,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 189,737 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R 'D' bushes worn

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2016 189,727 miles

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

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

N/S/R & O/S/R 'D' bushes worn

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 148,622 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 1 May 2015 146,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2014 134,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip wearing smooth

offside front track rod end cover sat on top of old cover

underside of vehicle genaral corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2014 133,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip wearing smooth

offside front track rod end cover sat on top of old cover

underside of vehicle genaral corrosion

Pass 16 May 2013 122,318 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2013 122,318 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 112,167 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 102,106 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 6 May 2011 102,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 4 May 2010 88,961 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 88,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,207 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 69,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,672 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2007 62,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate cracked

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,794 miles

off side front ininer wheel arch trim has damge has been touching tyre at some point

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 ZYZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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