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SV53 VVG

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

113,023 mi
Last recorded113,023 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 VVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 113,023 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 113,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

general underside components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 106,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 99,615 miles

Nearside Front tyre looks like it has been driven on flat (sidewalls)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust hanging rubbers broken, but system is still supported

Fail 12 Nov 2021 99,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre looks like it has been driven on flat (sidewalls)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust hanging rubbers broken, but system is still supported

Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,826 miles

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 5 Oct 2020 92,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,467 miles

rear exhaust box rubber holder broken

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,612 miles

Nearside Front bumper trim insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 91,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front bumper trim insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,767 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 89,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,942 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,942 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (middle to rear) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,412 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 83,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,473 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside 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 Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Engine mangement warning lamp staying on.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust rear join excessively corroded/deteriated.

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,326 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,326 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,129 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,651 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 66,651 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,371 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,873 miles

all 4 tyres very close to legal limits

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,678 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge 215/45/17

Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,678 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge 215/45/17

Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,752 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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SV53 VVG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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