MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Tiny stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
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 ()
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 ()
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
n/s mirror glass broken
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
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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