MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
srs warning light illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 VWH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 SV53 VWH, 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 VWH registered?
SV53 VWH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2003.
Is SV53 VWH safe to buy?
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