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OV53 ZGO

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,900 mi
Last recorded170,900 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 170,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 170,890 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 149,198 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 149,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,098 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 116,088 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,599 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 106,358 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 106,358 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,634 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,580 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,861 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,477 miles

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

side position light o/s/r shows white light

Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,670 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 48,670 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,555 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,392 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 23,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,299 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 ZGO 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 71.4%.

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

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