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OY53 KRK

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,244 mi
Last recorded155,244 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KRK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 155,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 155,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 153,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2018 147,871 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres perished and wearing low on inner edges

engine oil leak

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 20 Nov 2017 141,856 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight imbalance of front brakes. 20%.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 141,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Slight imbalance of front brakes. 20%.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 135,679 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Fail 11 Nov 2016 135,653 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

rear brake discs tatty with corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2015 127,813 miles

both rear brake discs tatty with corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2015 127,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs tatty with corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2014 119,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 111,041 miles

advise slight play in o/s/f link rod.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 103,161 miles

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

advise n/s wiper blade split at the end

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 95,956 miles

advise n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,678 miles

air bag light on dash

cut on offside front tyre inside wall

rear tyres showing uneven wear on inside edges

Fail 5 Oct 2010 87,678 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air bag light on dash

cut on offside front tyre inside wall

rear tyres showing uneven wear on inside edges

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,056 miles

srs light on

Fail 6 Oct 2008 76,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 76,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2007 71,484 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,816 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 KRK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 OY53 KRK, 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 KRK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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