MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected in drivers foot well (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)
Rear both rear brake calliper back plates rusted
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working flickering (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)
Rear both rear brake calliper back plates rusted
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise all rear metal brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside rear tyres crackes
offside rear wing lamp not working
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside rear tyres crackes
offside rear wing lamp not working
near side wiper blade split not excessive
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
near side wiper blade split not excessive
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OE53 WTP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WTP, 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 WTP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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