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DB53 LAB

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,403 mi
Last recorded84,403 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB53 LAB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,403 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,918 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 82,918 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,218 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,715 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 12 Nov 2021 79,715 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 7 Nov 2020 78,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,777 miles

both rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 76,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,100 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 74,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,405 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 71,405 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 68,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,777 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 65,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 62,344 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 62,344 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,319 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,617 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,699 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,708 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,134 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,774 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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DB53 LAB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DB53 LAB, 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 DB53 LAB registered?

DB53 LAB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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