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SR53 NFJ

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

94,139 mi
Last recorded94,139 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 NFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2025 94,139 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed co too high .78 lamda too high1.80 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edges exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edges exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front drop link hitting subframe

Pass 24 Sep 2024 93,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 93,488 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 92,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 92,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,740 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,887 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,264 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 90,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 89,809 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,766 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,905 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,248 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 85,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,531 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,149 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Loud whirring noise from driverside of engine.

N/s/f; o/s/r; n/s/r tyre sidewalls and tread area cracking.

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

Oil leak from transmission.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 82,138 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Loud whirring noise from driverside of engine.

N/s/f; o/s/r; n/s/r tyre sidewalls and tread area cracking.

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

Oil leak from transmission.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,001 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,001 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,866 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 76,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,677 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,976 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,028 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 35,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,655 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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SR53 NFJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SR53 NFJ, 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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SR53 NFJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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