MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside handbrake requires attention . total effort offside =68kg
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
fuel filter rusty
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
fuel filter rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
srs light on
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
srs light on
srs light on
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
srs light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
s/r/s light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
s/r/s light on
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)
slight rust rear discs
tyres very low on inner edges at rear
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RE53 UHC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 RE53 UHC, 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 UHC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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