MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at tank (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner 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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear brake hose joint areas, advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear struts/shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust heavily corroded at centre and rear silencer joint flanges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear brake hose joint areas, advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear struts/shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust heavily corroded at centre and rear silencer joint flanges
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of main front to offside rear main brake pipe corroded at offside fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion starting on both main front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape, advise renewal
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake excessively fluctuating front brake discs warped (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of main front to offside rear main brake pipe corroded at offside fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion starting on both main front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape, advise renewal
slight tightness/bind starting in offside front brake
slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit (4.1.E.1)
both front discs inner faces slight corrosion
slight bind on offside front wheel
slight corrosion on all brake pipes
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both front discs inner faces slight corrosion
slight bind on offside front wheel
slight corrosion on all brake pipes
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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?
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OE53 WTY 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 70.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WTY, 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 WTY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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