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MA53 NNH

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,356 mi
Last recorded187,356 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 NNH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 187,356 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 173,981 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 163,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 152,794 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 138,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 126,545 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 114,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 100,725 miles

all dust covers poor

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2018 100,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all dust covers poor

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,924 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner and outer tread

Rear nearside and offside brake back plates corroded and holed

parking brake limits only just met recorded at 19%

Fail 31 Jul 2017 97,924 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner and outer tread

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

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

Rear nearside and offside brake back plates corroded and holed

parking brake limits only just met recorded at 19%

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,904 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting flange heavily corroded

nearside and offside rear brake back plates heavily corroded

parking brake limits only just met 17% recorded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 96,556 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside handbrake cable worn

Fail 5 Aug 2015 96,552 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside number plate lights detiriorated but still function as intended

Nearside and offside rear brake disc back plates corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front track rod end ball joint showing greese around gaiter area

Offside rear brake disc showing heat discolouration

Offside rear handbrake lever arm caliper end slightly stiff in operation

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,470 miles

Nearside and offside rear link bar bushes showing slight debonding

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 13 Aug 2013 88,470 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear link bar bushes showing slight debonding

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,462 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,242 miles

covers over outer sills

Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,219 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

covers over outer sills

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,550 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,182 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 59,182 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 49,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 37,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,291 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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MA53 NNH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA53 NNH, 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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What year was MA53 NNH registered?

MA53 NNH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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