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ML53 KZV

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,093 mi
Last recorded171,093 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 KZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 171,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 171,093 miles

Emissions not tested to much smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 170,460 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 170,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 168,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear end underside corroded

Small engine oil leak

Fail 30 May 2019 168,441 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear end underside corroded

Small engine oil leak

Pass 24 May 2018 159,502 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 159,499 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine suspect of failure if tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 145,082 miles

Front tyres perished.Near limits.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn on shoulders.Near limits.

Pass 25 May 2016 138,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 121,931 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 121,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2014 109,779 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 109,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 99,238 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES(BY FUEL TANK)

Fail 30 May 2013 99,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR(BY FUEL TANK)

O/S/REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 8 May 2012 90,135 miles

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 27 Apr 2012 89,809 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,223 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 82,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,393 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,819 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,228 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 59,228 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 57,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,528 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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ML53 KZV 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 61.5%.

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 ML53 KZV, 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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ML53 KZV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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