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OY53 KTE

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

109,559 mi
Last recorded109,559 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 109,559 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 107,310 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,878 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 102,839 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,312 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 98,177 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 95,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,215 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,279 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,637 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,468 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,116 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,606 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 70,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,886 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,885 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,568 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,081 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 57,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,341 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 KTE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KTE, 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 OY53 KTE registered?

OY53 KTE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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