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WF53 CZA

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,830 mi
Last recorded77,830 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 CZA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 77,830 miles

Front Both front tyres 10 years old

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Only one lamp working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,191 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,108 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and misshaped slightly on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover perished slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,030 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 70,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,903 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes along bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 68,903 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes along bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,626 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread feathering slightly on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage boots perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,611 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,658 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 60,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,773 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit and perishing

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Sep 2015 55,674 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads and discs wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit and perishing

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,539 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,533 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,616 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,353 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,256 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,043 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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WF53 CZA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WF53 CZA, 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 WF53 CZA registered?

WF53 CZA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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