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OV53 HHA

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,420 mi
Last recorded94,420 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 HHA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,420 miles

Nearside Rear indicator faded

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Offside Rear brake disc corroding outer surface

Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 91,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,623 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 82,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,290 miles

Centre - rear exhaust rusty

Offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint cover splitting

Rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2018 81,289 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre - rear exhaust rusty

Offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint cover splitting

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,387 miles

center to rear exhaust rusty

light rust on rear brake pipes

offide anti roll bar lower ball joint cover cracking

some travel on hand brake lever

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,512 miles

center exhaust rusty

light rust rear brake pipes

offside lower anti roll bar link boot poor

travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,135 miles

center exhaust rusty

light rust on rear brake pipes

offside front lower anti roll bar link boot poor

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,145 miles

center exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhaust rusty

light cracking on lower ball joint covers

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wall cracking

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,918 miles

light cracking on rear tyre walls

rust on exhaust

rust on offside rear coil spring

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,324 miles

light cracking rear tyre walls

rear exhaust flange joint rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,727 miles

center to rear exhaust joint rusty

offside rear coil spring rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,351 miles

engine sump oil leak (damaged)

front headlamp wipers split

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,677 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,010 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,349 miles

outer edge of n/s/front tyre worn

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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OV53 HHA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV53 HHA, 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 OV53 HHA registered?

OV53 HHA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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