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MC53 RAC

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,747 mi
Last recorded70,747 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 RAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,747 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 70,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body component insecure Sound insulation under bonnet resting on exhaust manifold when closed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 69,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 69,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 69,265 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,378 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,735 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 65,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 64,924 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,956 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 59,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,258 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,854 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,216 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,346 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,621 miles

front discs inner face slightly pitted

Fail 20 Oct 2011 39,621 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front discs inner face slightly pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,831 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 35,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,303 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 31,303 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,132 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,735 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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MC53 RAC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MC53 RAC, 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 MC53 RAC registered?

MC53 RAC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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