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ML53 RFY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,763 mi
Last recorded144,763 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 144,763 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 140,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60R15 88T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 136,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,561 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 120,702 miles

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

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

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2019 120,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2018 105,475 miles

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2018 105,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 96,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,953 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,503 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,038 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,663 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 76,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,929 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 66,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,986 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,087 miles

front and rear indicators faded/pale

Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,087 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear indicators faded/pale

Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,903 miles

rear brake discs developing corrosion on edges/slight distortion on brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,482 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 45,482 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,130 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,741 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 RFY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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