MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front upper shock bearings are stiff and sezied
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side front tyre has some inner sidewall damage
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
both front upper shock bearings are stiff and sezied
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side front tyre has some inner sidewall damage
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
aux belt starting to perish(1hr)
offside front ABS ring damaged, ABS system not recording fault at this time
play in offside front wheel bearing and signs of roughness
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV53 OTG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SV53 OTG, 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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What year was SV53 OTG registered?
SV53 OTG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is SV53 OTG safe to buy?
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