MOT Status
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59,493 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
only 1 o/s/r tail light bulb lit
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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
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
only one n/s/r taillight bulb lit
front no/plate marked
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front discs slightly worn
front tyres tread getting low in centre
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
head lamp wipers stuck in up position
rear discs worn
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
air bag light on
rear tyres perished in tread
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
rear tyres perished in tread
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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