MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres 3mm
exhaust front pipe poor condition
o/s/f seat belt damaged (just acceptable)
o/s/r outer lamp damaged
rear shockers poor condition
rear trailing arm bushes poor condition
slight oil leak
surface rust to brake pipes
underbody corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b [just acceptable]. (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust poor condition.
trailing arm bushes poor condition.
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust system poor condition
rear trailing arm bushes poor condition
exhaust poor condition
front number plate poor condition
o/s/f seatbelt frayed
surface rust to front brake pipes
exhaust system poor condition
surface rust to brake pipes
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust system poor condition
surface rust to brake pipes
both rear tyres slight runout/lumpy
corrosion to fuel tank straps
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust system poor condition
front wiper blades poor condition
lower engine cover loose
number plates poor condition (faded)
o/s/f seat belt poor condition (just acceptable)
slight corrosion to all brake discs
slight play in steering rack
slight wear to suspension bushes
corrsion fuel tank straps.
exhaust poor condition.
front brake discs poor condition.
n/s door mirror glass missing.
o/s/f seat belt webbing very poor condition[just acceptable].
rear brake discs poor condition.
rear suspension bushes poor condition.
slight tread run out o/s/r tyre.
surface rust brake pipes.
underbody corrsion.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrsion fuel tank straps.
exhaust poor condition.
front brake discs poor condition.
n/s door mirror glass missing.
o/s/f seat belt webbing very poor condition[just acceptable].
rear brake discs poor condition.
rear suspension bushes poor condition.
slight tread run out o/s/r tyre.
surface rust brake pipes.
underbody corrsion.
exhaust centre section very poor condition.
front tyres worn on edges.
o/s/f seat belt poor condition[just acceptable].
oil level very low on arrivial.
slight wear suspension bushes.
surface rust remaining brake pipes.
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS
exhaust centre section very poor condition.
front tyres worn on edges.
o/s/f seat belt poor condition[just acceptable].
oil level very low on arrivial.
slight wear suspension bushes.
surface rust remaining brake pipes.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn to excess.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O.S.F marker light not working
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake discs excessively deteriated.
Front brake discs worn.
Rear brake discs pitted.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management lamp on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OW53 HYT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OW53 HYT, 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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OW53 HYT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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