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PE53 SXR

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

194,109 mi
Last recorded194,109 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 SXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 194,109 miles

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))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 194,109 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 182,582 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 182,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 171,818 miles

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 ?

Fail 8 Sep 2022 171,818 miles

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 ?

Pass 13 Sep 2021 163,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 152,670 miles

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))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 152,670 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 144,474 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 144,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 135,808 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 135,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 125,919 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 125,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,756 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 116,756 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,041 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 115,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 79,133 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 68,114 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,114 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,707 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 61,707 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,876 miles

slight leak on power steering poss rack

Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,958 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,944 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 42,944 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,634 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,651 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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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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What year was PE53 SXR registered?

PE53 SXR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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