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OU53 BLX

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,403 mi
Last recorded129,403 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 BLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 129,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.443 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.480 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute repeater (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

(1.0)Reverse lamps do not illuminate when required

(2c)The engine oil level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations

(2c)There is a engine oil leak present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

Nearside Front (4.1D.1e)tyre valve stem is damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner track rod ball joint/bearing is worn (2.2B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are worn (2.4G.2)

Nearside Front brake hose is insecure in the suspension strut mounting (3.6B.4d)

Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device is deteriorated (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear (4.1D.1e)tyre valve stem is damaged

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service is required (3.7B.6a)

Offside Front (4.1D.1e)tyre valve stem is damaged

Offside Front Upper coil spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front drivers door check strap insecure/detached (6.1B.1a)

Offside Front headlamp cleaning device is deteriorated (1.7.2)

Offside Front wiper blade is splitting along the length (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Upper brake pipe across axle (2) has been incorrectly fitted/secured to a old brake pipe

park brake imbalance has been recorded at 54% (3.7B.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 120,826 miles

(*.2.1c)The offside front windscreen wiper arm pivot is worn

(1.1A.2)The nearside rear position lamp(s) do not illuminate without the ignition switched on

(1.1A.2)The offside rear position lamp(s) do not illuminate without the ignition switched on

(1.1A.3b)The nearside rear position lamp(s) may have additional lamps fitted,which may not be functioning as intended

(1.1A.3b)The offisde rear position lamp(s) may have additional lamps fitted,which may not be functioning as intended

(2.2B.1b)The nearside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring is corroding

(2.4G.2)The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) dust covers are slightly deteriorated,but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of the inspection

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is slightly damaged,but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of the inspection

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the egine oil level are required as today the manufacturer minimum recommendations were not complied with

(2c)There is a presence of oil underneath the engine/gearbox,indicating that a slight leak is present

(3.5.1j)The nearside rear brake back plate is deteriorating

(3.5.1j)The offside rear brake back plate is deteriorating

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along the length is heavily corroded and indicates that renewal is required

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length is heavily corroded and indicates that renewal is required

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose through the strut mounting bracket is insecure,clearly indicating that a repair service is required

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 51%,clearly indicating that the brakes are ready for service and or repairs

(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(5.4.2)The instrument display Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp does not illuminate when required

(6.1.1)The boot floor is corroding

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

(7.2.1)The fuel tank straps are corroding

(7.3.2)The engine is noisy in operation indicating that service and or repairs are required

(8.2.2)The nearside front headlamp wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.2)The offside front headlamp wiper blade is excessively deteriorated

(8.2.2)The offside front windscreen wiper blade rubber is splitting

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 1 Feb 2014 112,684 miles

(1.1A.3b)The nearside rear position lamp(s) do not illuminate without the ignition switched on

(1.1A.3b)The nearside rear position lamps have 50% inoperative when the ignition is switched on

(1.1A.3b)The offside rear position lamp(s) do not illuminate without the ignition switched on

(2.2B.1b)The nearside front steering rack track rod ball joint(s)/bearing are slightly worn

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is deteriorated,but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that a slight engine oil leak is present

(2d)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items of luggage within the boot/vehicle must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a Test Station for an examination

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is insecurley mounted within the MacPherson strut case mounting bracket

(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1D.1e)The offside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(5.2.4)The supplementary restraint system warnign lamp does not illuminate when required

(6.1.1)The boot floor is corroding

(6.3.1b)The front number plate bonding is deteriorating but not likely to fall off at the time of examination

(7.1.2)The nearside front headlamp wiper blade is splitting and deteriorating

(7.1.2)The offside front headlamp wiper blade is deteriorating

(7.2.1)The fuel tank straps are deteriorating

(8.2.2)The offside windscreen wiper blade is splitting

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 27 Jan 2014 112,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(1.1A.3b)The nearside rear position lamp(s) do not illuminate without the ignition switched on

(1.1A.3b)The nearside rear position lamps have 50% inoperative when the ignition is switched on

(1.1A.3b)The offside rear position lamp(s) do not illuminate without the ignition switched on

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1A.3d)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(2.2B.1b)The nearside front steering rack track rod ball joint(s)/bearing are slightly worn

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is deteriorated,but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that a slight engine oil leak is present

(2d)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items of luggage within the boot/vehicle must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a Test Station for an examination

(3.1.6b)The park brake lever working travel is close to the end and requires service

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is insecurley mounted within the MacPherson strut case mounting bracket

(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1D.1e)The offside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(5.2.4)The supplementary restraint system warnign lamp does not illuminate when required

(6.1.1)The boot floor is corroding

(6.3.1b)The front number plate bonding is deteriorating but not likely to fall off at the time of examination

(7.1.2)The nearside front headlamp wiper blade is splitting and deteriorating

(7.1.2)The offside front headlamp wiper blade is deteriorating

(7.2.1)The fuel tank straps are deteriorating

(8.2.2)The offside windscreen wiper blade is splitting

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 12 Feb 2013 104,269 miles

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination.

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.4a)The nearside front brake hose is not correctly secured as intended in the strut mounting bracket provided

(4.1D.1e)The offside front tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated

(6.3.1b)The front number plate bonding material is deteriorating

(8.2.1c)The offside front wiper arm post/pivot is worn

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 104,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination.

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.4a)The nearside front brake hose is not correctly secured as intended in the strut mounting bracket provided

(4.1D.1e)The offside front tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated

(6.3.1b)The front number plate bonding material is deteriorating

(8.2.1c)The offside front wiper arm post/pivot is worn

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The engine drive train/secondary has a noise that appears when the engine reaches normal operating temperature and should be given attention.

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 95,044 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r brake pads are getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,062 miles

o/s/r brake pads are getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2010 74,114 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,412 miles

n/s/f tyre is on the tread wear indicators

Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,575 miles

Offside front marker lamp inop

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

SRS lamp on

condition of front and rear number plates poor

Fail 11 Sep 2007 53,575 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

OSF marker lamp inop

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

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

SRS lamp on

both outer tail lamps inop

Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,665 miles

exhaust middle and rear sections heavily corroded at join

offside front tyre worn to approx 3.5mm

Fail 12 Sep 2006 45,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust middle and rear sections heavily corroded at join

offside front tyre worn to approx 3.5mm

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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OU53 BLX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OU53 BLX, 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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OU53 BLX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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