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GF53 ENV

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,468 mi
Last recorded133,468 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 ENV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 133,468 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 128,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp incorrect colour all 4 marker lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,640 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 119,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 119,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 2154517 budget (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2016 112,130 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 18 Oct 2016 112,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,072 miles

blue light in grill

different size tyres and wheels front to rear axle

offside rear tyre cut on inner side wall

red light in exhaust tail pipe

Pass 31 Oct 2014 103,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 99,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,657 miles

NSF macpherson strut top mount collapsing but is unlikely to fail

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

nsr tyre inner wall has a split but not deep enought to reach cords etc

Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NSF macpherson strut top mount collapsing but is unlikely to fail

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

nsr tyre inner wall has a split but not deep enought to reach cords etc

Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 81,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,912 miles

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

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

osr inner side lamp inop

osr tyre starting to perish

slight damage to inside edge of nsf tyre

slight pitting to osr disc

Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,045 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but is still clear to read.

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 66,045 miles

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but is still clear to read.

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,591 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 59,591 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,821 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 50,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,689 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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GF53 ENV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GF53 ENV, 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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GF53 ENV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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