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HN53 FSV

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,960 mi
Last recorded153,960 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 FSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 153,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 143,894 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Tiny stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,573 miles

Central Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Tow bar heavily corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 135,573 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Nearside Rear Marker lamp inoperative

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Tow bar heavily corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 125,300 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded in part

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Tow bar heavily corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 125,300 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded in part

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Tow bar heavily corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 111,733 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Front brake pads wearing thin and discs lipped and corroded

Offside Rear Tyre construction failing causing uneven tread

Rear brake pads wearing thin and disc faces heavily corroded and lipped

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Strong Advise: Oil level low

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 111,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Front brake pads wearing thin and discs lipped and corroded

Offside Rear Tyre construction failing causing uneven tread

Rear brake pads wearing thin and disc faces heavily corroded and lipped

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

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Strong Advise: Oil level low

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 99,470 miles

Both front tyres low treads and wearing inner and outer edges

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

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

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

suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2016 99,470 miles

Both front tyres low treads and wearing inner and outer edges

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 89,716 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 89,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2013 81,111 miles

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

noise coming from engine area unable to identify at the time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2013 81,111 miles

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

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

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

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

noise coming from engine area unable to identify at the time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,512 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 23 Nov 2012 76,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,324 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 61,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,322 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside washer jet poor but working

Fail 22 Dec 2010 55,312 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside washer jet poor but working

Pass 29 Dec 2009 46,461 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 46,461 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 39,214 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,166 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,165 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 27,165 miles

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

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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HN53 FSV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HN53 FSV, 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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HN53 FSV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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