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PK53 OGF

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,105 mi
Last recorded76,105 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 OGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 76,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 74,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,704 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,448 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,370 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 59,370 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 54,887 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 54,887 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,129 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 52,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,324 miles

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

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

rear tyre inner walls slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 43,511 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,632 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 32,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 26,814 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,814 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 20,873 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,073 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 17,723 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 13,330 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,902 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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PK53 OGF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK53 OGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PK53 OGF?

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What year was PK53 OGF registered?

PK53 OGF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is PK53 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 OGF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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