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ML53 UDH

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,002 mi
Last recorded105,002 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UDH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 105,002 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension component's front to rear corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 105,002 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension component's front to rear corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 88,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 88,306 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,294 miles

ENGINE IS NOISEY

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated *ON RETEST - GREASE COVER WAS NOT CORRECTLY REPAIRED BUT IS BETTER THAT BEFORE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 88,265 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE IS NOISEY

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 86,254 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

no reverse lamp

Pass 16 Nov 2019 83,246 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 74,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 69,664 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 67,295 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,209 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 60,203 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,203 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,014 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,800 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,671 miles

offside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

fonnt windscreen has tiny stone chips

Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,950 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front anti rool bar links dust covers split

front brake discs have a lip

Fail 21 Oct 2009 22,950 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front anti rool bar links dust covers split

front brake discs have a lip

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,480 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,360 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 123,674 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 UDH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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