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FP53 UVG

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

235,862 mi
Last recorded235,862 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 235,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 235,861 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 235,360 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated very black (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn small arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn small arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic covers on outer sill not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2018 219,508 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 219,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop-link. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 210,460 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 201,713 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 197,852 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 186,109 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 186,101 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 160,369 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 160,369 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 136,023 miles

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

rear brake disc;s corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 136,023 miles

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

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

rear brake disc;s corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 108,916 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 90,186 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,251 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 72,251 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,513 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 45,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,167 miles

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

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 UVG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

FP53 UVG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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