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FP53 UVV

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,544 mi
Last recorded144,544 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 139,541 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 139,541 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 132,486 miles

Nearside Front cut in side not to cords

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

Offside Front cut in side not to cords

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2018 132,486 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in side not to cords

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

Offside Front cut in side not to cords

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,132 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,870 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 109,152 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,230 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre bold inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,652 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 105,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear inner suspension arm bushes(at box section) slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,803 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 88,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,631 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,270 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,694 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 51,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,427 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 42,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,620 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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FP53 UVV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

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

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