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WU53 PPK

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,175 mi
Last recorded88,175 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 PPK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2025 88,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 78,538 miles

Emissions unable to be completed getting very hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 73,669 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 73,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly lumpy (cupping) on edges

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flanged joint corroded with minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,761 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear rear exhaust flanged joint corroded

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,287 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear rear exhaust flange corroded

Offside Rear registration lamp dim

Fail 26 Feb 2019 66,282 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear rear exhaust flange corroded

Offside Rear registration lamp dim

Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc outer surface very deteriorated/corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules (at caliper) corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear outer pad worn close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,329 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 57,319 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working stop lamp has intermittent fault (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working stop lamp has intermittent fault (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colouring excessively deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working stop lamp has intermittent fault (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,714 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,513 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,313 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,189 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 38,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,636 miles

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

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

o/s handbrake low

Fail 3 Oct 2011 31,636 miles

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

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

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

o/s handbrake low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 224,484 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Nail in offside front tyre

Plastic covers on underside of vehicle and sills

Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,137 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 10,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,305 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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WU53 PPK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WU53 PPK, 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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WU53 PPK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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