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PN53 BAO

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,393 mi
Last recorded126,393 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 BAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 126,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2023 123,337 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,734 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all underside corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,145 miles

front headlight cleaning devices/wipers defective

Fail 9 Dec 2021 116,137 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 116,130 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,499 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 107,763 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 103,001 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,584 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,038 miles

o/s wiper linkage starting to wear n/s slightly wearing

Fail 1 Nov 2016 90,038 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both wipers (1.7.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom bush (marked in yellow) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light showing white light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom bush (marked in yellow) (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

o/s wiper linkage starting to wear n/s slightly wearing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,876 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,014 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,799 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 69,799 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,670 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,226 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 54,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,421 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,907 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 35,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,755 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,924 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 17,783 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,783 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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PN53 BAO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PN53 BAO, 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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PN53 BAO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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