MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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 ()
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 ()
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))
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))
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
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
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation on inside of glass (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
osr tyre feathering due to worn rear damper
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
osr tyre feathering due to worn rear damper
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)
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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