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PG53 MOG

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 MOG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 109,086 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 106,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,677 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 103,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 99,368 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust correded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,213 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,545 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,493 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,119 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,765 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 79,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,263 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 24 Sep 2014 67,263 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,923 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,131 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 54,131 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 48,426 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,452 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,272 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,235 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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PG53 MOG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PG53 MOG, 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 PG53 MOG registered?

PG53 MOG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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