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SL53 TVM

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,459 mi
Last recorded73,459 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 TVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,459 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

wipers torn

Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,161 miles

front suspension arms corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear back-plates corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,529 miles

Underside components corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2019 69,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1x (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,224 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 68,224 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,355 miles

condensation in offside front indicator unit

corrosion on fuel lines

corrosion on vehicle floor/chassis

rear brake caliper slides/bolts worn,knocking

Fail 12 Oct 2017 66,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top strut mounting/bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mounting/bearing (2.5.A.1c)

condensation in offside front indicator unit

corrosion on fuel lines

corrosion on vehicle floor/chassis

oil around bottom of gearbox

rear brake caliper slides/bolts worn,knocking

service light on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 64,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,754 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 60,754 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,238 miles

n/s rear tyre out on shape

Fail 9 Oct 2014 58,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre out on shape

Pass 11 Oct 2013 55,866 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,104 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 54,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s rear lamp 1 bulb inop

travel h/brake

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear lamp 1 bulb inop

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner tail light inop

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/side rear lamp 1 bulb inop

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,797 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Oct 2008 36,796 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,533 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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SL53 TVM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL53 TVM, 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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SL53 TVM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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