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ST53 FCU

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,793 mi
Last recorded74,793 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 FCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 74,793 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 65,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,650 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Has Areas Of Slight Surface Corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2023 55,021 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front and rear backplates deteriorated

offside front and rear backplates missing

Fail 10 Jan 2023 55,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front and rear backplates deteriorated

offside front and rear backplates missing

Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 51,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 48,545 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,495 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,250 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,527 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,330 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,096 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,713 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 17,236 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,404 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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ST53 FCU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ST53 FCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST53 FCU registered?

ST53 FCU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is ST53 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 FCU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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