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SV53 ORT

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

77,325 mi
Last recorded77,325 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ORT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,325 miles

All brake back plates heavy corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 77,324 miles

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

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

All brake back plates heavy corrosion

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 72,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear suspension bushes deteoirated

under side of car heavily corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 71,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear suspension bushes deteoirated

emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

under side of car heavily corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,387 miles

Both rear outer side light not working

Both track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion on under side

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 70,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear outer side light not working

Both track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion on under side

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

central silencer deteriorating

Fail 21 Jul 2015 68,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

central silencer deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,325 miles

exhaust center box corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake back plates corrodied

center silencer corroded

headlamp wipers split

Fail 25 Jul 2013 62,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake back plates corrodied

center silencer corroded

headlamp wipers split

Fail 10 Aug 2012 60,489 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,501 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 54,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,778 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 40,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,929 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,257 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 32,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear outer tail lights not working

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,405 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 14,943 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SV53 ORT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SV53 ORT, 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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SV53 ORT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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