MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp damage repaired with lens tape
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp damage repaired with lens tape
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near tank (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
oil level low, topped up prior to test
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near tank (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
oil level low, topped up prior to test
Nearside Rear lamp damage repaired with colour tape
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
timing belt history ?
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear lamp damage repaired with colour tape
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
timing belt history ?
timing belt history ?
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear, over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear parking brake lever at brake caliper slight restricted movement
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged (door) ()
Offside Rear parking brake lever at brake caliper slight restricted movement
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured all lamps (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filter very rusty
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured all lamps (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filter very rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside track control rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside track control rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
handbrake little reserve travel
both rear shockers corroded
offside front suspension arm rear bush heavily perishing
oil leak noted
parking brake only just met the minimum legal requirements
rear number plate deterioting
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light light lenz cracked (1.2.1e)
both rear shockers corroded
nearside rear suspension link arm bush perishing
offside front suspension arm rear bush heavily perishing
oil leak noted
parking brake only just met the minimum legal requirements
rear number plate deterioting
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in tyre
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
vvt pully noisy
Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
vvt pully noisy
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r back plate corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
slight leak on power steering poss rack
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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PE53 SXR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 PE53 SXR, 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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PE53 SXR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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