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FP53 UUZ

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

150,098 mi
Last recorded150,098 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UUZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 150,098 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inter exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

Reverse lights inoperative

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2021 150,096 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inter exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2020 149,704 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 25 Feb 2020 149,704 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 4 Mar 2019 148,426 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

central lower wiped area of the front windscreen slightly scratched by the wiper blade

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 1 Mar 2019 148,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

central lower wiped area of the front windscreen slightly scratched by the wiper blade

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 15 Feb 2018 146,318 miles

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

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

front offside and nearside and rear offside side marker lights inoperative

lower central wiped area of the front windscreen slightly scratched by the wiper blade

Fail 13 Feb 2018 146,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

front offside and nearside and rear offside side marker lights inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2016 143,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front nearside tyre outer sidewall has a slight bulge developing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 141,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 141,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 130,313 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 130,313 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 118,520 miles

Battery insecure

Centre exhaust box (outerskin) deteriorated

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight cut but still legible

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator showing signs off slight water leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 103,234 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 Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 103,234 miles

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

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

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

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 Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,258 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 80,258 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 61,644 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 61,644 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 47,741 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,824 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 32,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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FP53 UUZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FP53 UUZ, 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 FP53 UUZ registered?

FP53 UUZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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