MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
general underside components corroded
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))
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
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
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))
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))
rear exhaust box rubber holder broken
Nearside Front bumper trim insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all 4 tyres very close to legal limits
both rear tyres worn on inner edge 215/45/17
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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