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MX53 TXW

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,054 mi
Last recorded88,054 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 TXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 88,054 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 88,054 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,105 miles

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,105 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tread

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Rear fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,007 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 62,065 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,119 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 51,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,531 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,531 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 36,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,193 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 29,193 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,416 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,416 miles

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)

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 TXW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

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

Is MX53 TXW safe to buy?

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