MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,365 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
The nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches are corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
The nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches are corroded
different size tyres front to back
near side front side light in bumper not working
near side rear tyre worn down to 1.9mm on inner edge
off side front tyre cracking from age
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
different size tyres front to back
near side front side light in bumper not working
near side rear tyre worn down to 1.9mm on inner edge
off side front tyre cracking from age
off side rear brake caliper damp
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
slight underbody surface rust
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
slight underbody surface rust
Front coil spring corroded n/o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion n/o/s (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brakedisc backplates corroded and offside rear missing
offside rear registration plate light holder brittle and broken
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brakedisc backplates corroded and offside rear missing
offside rear registration plate light holder brittle and broken
coolant leak from radiator pipe
exhaust corroded
fuel filter and pipes corroded
n/s/f tyre and wheel damaged
n/s/f tyre very low (raised tread pattern)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn low (raised tread pattern)
slight dampness on o/s/r brakes
tyre size 215/45r17
vvt controller noisy
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
coolant leak from radiator pipe
exhaust corroded
fuel filter and pipes corroded
n/s/f tyre and wheel damaged
n/s/f tyre very low (raised tread pattern)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn low (raised tread pattern)
slight dampness on o/s/r brakes
tyre size 215/45r17
vvt controller noisy
215/45r17
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wishbone rear bushes cracked
center exhaust outer case split
exhaust corroded
front back plates corroded and touching discs
fuel filler pipe clamps corroded
moved obstruction in windscreen
offside front tyre valve cracked
offside rear handbrake lever not fully returning to its stop
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
215/45r17
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wishbone rear bushes cracked
center exhaust outer case split
exhaust corroded
front back plates corroded and touching discs
fuel filler pipe clamps corroded
moved obstruction in windscreen
offside front tyre valve cracked
offside rear handbrake lever not fully returning to its stop
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise slight "nick" in sidewall of nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST53 AHN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 ST53 AHN, 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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ST53 AHN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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