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OV53 UUD

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

59,493 mi
Last recorded59,493 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 59,493 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 59,491 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 59,229 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 59,229 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 59,099 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 59,099 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 58,901 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 58,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 58,132 miles

only 1 o/s/r tail light bulb lit

Pass 24 Jan 2020 58,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 57,419 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlight lens cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2018 54,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s headlight lens cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,094 miles

only one n/s/r taillight bulb lit

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,612 miles

front no/plate marked

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,395 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 36,391 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,309 miles

front discs slightly worn

front tyres tread getting low in centre

Fail 19 Nov 2012 34,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs slightly worn

front tyres tread getting low in centre

Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,403 miles

head lamp wipers stuck in up position

rear discs worn

Fail 7 Nov 2011 32,388 miles

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

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

head lamp wipers stuck in up position

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,292 miles

air bag light on

rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 2 Nov 2009 26,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,125 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 18,503 miles

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 UUD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV53 UUD registered?

OV53 UUD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is OV53 UUD safe to buy?

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