MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Off side track rod end dust cover leaking grease
Off side wiper blade split on one end
Various small chips in windscreen
near side rear tyre bald inner edge
off side rear tyre bald inner edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully inspect sills.
fron t to rear b rake pipes showing surface corrosion at rear
rear brake hoses showing surface corrosion on metal ends
slight surface corrosion showing around rear brake discs edges
surface cracks showing in front brake hoses
front and rear tyres same make differant pattern
front brake hoses showing surface cracking
small chips in windscreen
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front and rear tyres same make differant pattern
front brake hoses showing surface cracking
small chips in windscreen
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
chips in windscreen
chips in windscreen
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
HN53 FTU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 FTU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of HN53 FTU?
You can check the full history of HN53 FTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was HN53 FTU registered?
HN53 FTU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is HN53 FTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HN53 FTU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HN53 FTU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN53 FTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.