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SW53 EEG

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

119,094 mi
Last recorded119,094 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 EEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 119,094 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Several arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking.205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,802 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Towards backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All. (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle in early stages of corrosion.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 118,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All either greased up or corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. O/S one pittted inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4.205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 118,376 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All either greased up or corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. O/S one pittted inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4.205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,084 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking.205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking.205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 117,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 116,718 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and side repeater's. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 115,960 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear section of exhaust (join) in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2017 115,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear section of exhaust (join) in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2016 115,385 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system in poor condition.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 115,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 114,916 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 104,502 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 104,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 92,088 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 92,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,227 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 83,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,293 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 75,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,725 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,269 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 57,269 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,658 miles

N/S/F Marker light inop

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 50,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F, N/S/F Hubs need cleaned up of grease that has leaked from insecure CV Boots

Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,923 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 39,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,389 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)

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.

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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SW53 EEG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SW53 EEG, 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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SW53 EEG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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