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OY53 HNO

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,767 mi
Last recorded133,767 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 HNO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 133,767 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 127,256 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 111,751 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,166 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,374 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,477 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,993 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,652 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,789 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

Wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 27 Aug 2016 88,662 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,788 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,046 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 75,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,669 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,096 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,113 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,692 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,597 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,520 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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OY53 HNO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OY53 HNO, 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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OY53 HNO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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