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RE53 BNA

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,635 mi
Last recorded88,635 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 BNA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,635 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 88,635 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 87,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp dip beam poor image

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 87,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp dip beam poor image

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 86,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,399 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 83,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 74,362 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 74,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,965 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 63,393 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 59,468 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 59,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,713 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,852 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,997 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,999 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 38,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,708 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 38,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,263 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,622 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,199 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,722 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,217 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,104 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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RE53 BNA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE53 BNA, 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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RE53 BNA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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