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PN53 BLZ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

64,957 mi
Last recorded64,957 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 BLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,957 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 64,957 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 59,417 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 59,417 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 55,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion of n/s and o/s front and rear brake disc back plates

general corrosion under vehicle

some corrosion to fuel pipes/metal pipes under vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2021 55,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs back plates

general corrosion under vehicle

some corrosion to metal pipes fuel and brake under vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,899 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 46,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside & Nearside rear tyres cracking in sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,512 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,794 miles

front to rear fuel pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2014 41,794 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,999 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 38,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,052 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 37,052 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs are grooved

Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,961 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 34,961 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,842 miles

front rake pads over half worn

o/s front tyre slightly worn on edges

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,032 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,375 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 20,163 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,354 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 BLZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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