MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,778 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/centre join (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated split/perished (7.2.4c)
Fuel pipe union leaking at rear (7.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/centre join (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
front brake application slightly uneven
side repeaters slightly faded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) split to cord (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
front brake application slightly uneven
side repeaters slightly faded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel pipes corroded
offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear joining flange (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel pipes corroded
offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
main brake pipes and fuel pipes rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside / offside rear tyres badly cracked on tread
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside / offside rear tyres badly cracked on tread
offside rear brake disc in poor condition
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside inner tail lamp not working
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside inner tail lamp not working
engine managment warning light on
centre seat belt starting to fray
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OE53 HJJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 OE53 HJJ, 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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OE53 HJJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2003.
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