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MX53 SXA

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

179,836 mi
Last recorded179,836 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 SXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 179,836 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 173,838 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 173,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 164,261 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 164,621 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 155,273 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 145,956 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 145,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 135,173 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 155,733 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 155,733 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 126,688 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 126,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 117,981 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 117,980 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,875 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,277 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 107,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 102,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 102,151 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,321 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 90,321 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear inner side lamp not working

Fail 18 Aug 2010 80,383 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 80,383 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,345 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 71,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 71,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,532 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 60,532 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,272 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 44,272 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SXA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 MX53 SXA, 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 MX53 SXA registered?

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

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