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PX53 VNG

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,213 mi
Last recorded161,213 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 VNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 161,213 miles

ALL UNDER VECHICLE VERY CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All inner wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension component mounting prescribed area very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension component mounting prescribed area very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 161,213 miles

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))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All inner wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension component mounting prescribed area very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension component mounting prescribed area very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 160,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension bushes worn

wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 160,796 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension bushes worn

wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2023 159,931 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 159,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle section of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken off and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper tie bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 154,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2020 154,282 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2019 149,683 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 149,683 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 133,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 118,658 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear bumper slam panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 118,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion rear bumper slam panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel filter held up by cable ties

Pass 3 Dec 2014 85,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fuel filter connections held with cable ties but not leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,094 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,048 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,668 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,445 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,829 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,798 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,840 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 VNG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX53 VNG, 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 VNG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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