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BD53 LJO

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,423 mi
Last recorded47,423 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,423 miles

advise air bag light on dash

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,520 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 42,520 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 40,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 38,566 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 38,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,155 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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BD53 LJO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD53 LJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 LJO registered?

BD53 LJO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BD53 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 LJO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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