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OV53 VNZ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 116,077 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 112,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 112,257 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 109,118 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 109,114 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 106,332 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 106,323 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2017 102,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 99,834 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 96,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 94,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 May 2014 94,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 90,700 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 86,693 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 70,769 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,480 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 46,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,195 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,423 miles

both rear tyres perishing

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 VNZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV53 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

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

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