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OE53 VPT

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,912 mi
Last recorded154,912 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 VPT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 154,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

gearbox stabilizer bar corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 154,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

gearbox stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2018 146,587 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 146,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 136,931 miles

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

rear discs wearing thin

Fail 29 Jul 2017 136,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly seized (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

front and rear discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Nov 2015 126,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,401 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front link rod slight play near side hand brake low effort small crack in windscreen bottom right

Fail 20 Nov 2014 118,250 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front link rod slight play near side hand brake low effort small crack in windscreen bottom right

Fail 26 Nov 2013 104,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger wiper blade deteriorated.

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Some corrosion to rear discs.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger wiper blade deteriorated.

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Some corrosion to rear discs.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,580 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 89,580 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,617 miles

both rear inner position lights not working

o/s/f lower windscreen cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2011 74,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear inner position lights not working

o/s/f lower windscreen cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,149 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,485 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 46,485 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,810 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,282 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,215 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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OE53 VPT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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