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MX53 SOU

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,419 mi
Last recorded141,419 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 SOU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 141,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust blowing and deteriorated

handbrake travel

Fail 29 May 2018 141,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust blowing and deteriorated

handbrake travel

Pass 30 May 2017 117,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deterioted (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 30 May 2017 117,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deterioted (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end limits!! (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2015 81,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,710 miles

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

slight corrosion on both front disces

slight corrosion on under body

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,327 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded and scored

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,368 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,743 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 66,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,974 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 50,964 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,692 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,807 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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MX53 SOU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX53 SOU, 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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MX53 SOU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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