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OV53 VLW

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,148 mi
Last recorded178,148 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VLW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 178,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 176,278 miles

All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2019 171,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front and rear side markers faded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 165,616 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 155,224 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 14 Oct 2016 148,347 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 140,326 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2014 131,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 119,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Oct 2013 119,368 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,248 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2012 107,246 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,526 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 84,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 72,969 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,446 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,471 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 33,893 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 VLW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

OV53 VLW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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