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HN53 ORP

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests37 (25 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

163,318 mi
Last recorded163,318 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 ORP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

25 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 163,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp lense has tape on it as a repair for damage

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

Offside Rear lamp lense has tape on it as a repair for damage

Fail 2 Feb 2024 164,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp lense has tape on it as a repair for damage

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lamp lense has tape on it as a repair for damage

Pass 24 Jan 2023 155,891 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake only just met min requirments

Fail 24 Jan 2023 155,891 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake only just met min requirments

Pass 21 Jan 2022 150,446 miles

Nearside Rear light unit deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2022 150,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened rubbing on brocken coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 144,457 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 142,794 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 142,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 140,462 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 140,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 137,882 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber split but exhaust still supported

Fail 24 Jan 2018 137,882 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear exhaust rubber split but exhaust still supported

Pass 12 Jan 2017 134,723 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation on inside of glass (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 134,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation on inside of glass (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 130,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 130,418 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 125,699 miles

osr tyre feathering due to worn rear damper

Fail 19 Jan 2015 125,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

osr tyre feathering due to worn rear damper

Pass 10 Jan 2014 120,791 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 117,416 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 117,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,868 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 101,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,791 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 95,791 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 91,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 80,053 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,993 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 66,608 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 66,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 59,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,259 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 29,824 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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HN53 ORP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 ORP, 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 ORP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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