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PX53 GZF

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,680 mi
Last recorded123,680 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 GZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 123,680 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2021 123,678 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2020 119,384 miles

Engine cover & side skirts fitted

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2020 119,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking Strut/Shockabsorber (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Engine cover & side skirts fitted

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2019 114,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corrosion.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 114,260 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corrosion.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,882 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside no plate light working but dimly

Offside Front fog light not working

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn more on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 98,882 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside no plate light working but dimly

Offside Front fog light not working

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn more on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,006 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 83,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,815 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,566 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,666 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,614 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 47,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,736 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 42,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front discs scorred and worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,569 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,508 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,731 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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PX53 GZF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PX53 GZF, 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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PX53 GZF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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