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OU53 VXW

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,604 mi
Last recorded71,604 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 71,604 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,539 miles

Front Both lower ball joint dust covers splitting but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Fail 13 Oct 2023 69,539 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Both lower ball joint dust covers splitting but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,600 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,588 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,781 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,781 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,129 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 57,129 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,080 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,663 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 51,663 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,508 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,873 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 May 2013 42,610 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 42,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 39,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,781 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,983 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,493 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 28,493 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,006 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Jul 2007 17,006 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 20 Jul 2006 12,878 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,878 miles

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

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 VXW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OU53 VXW, 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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What year was OU53 VXW registered?

OU53 VXW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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