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Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear brake disc backplate corroded badly
Offside Front brake disc backplate in poor condition
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear brake disc backplate corroded badly
Offside Front brake disc backplate in poor condition
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod end dust covers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mount has slight play
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass missing ()
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded at bottom (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper shock absorber top mount has slight play
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sock absorber corroded at bottom (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all brake backing plates corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod end dust covers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mount has slight play
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass missing ()
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded at bottom (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper shock absorber top mount has slight play
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sock absorber corroded at bottom (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all brake backing plates corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front has slight movement in shock absorber top mount
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light in-op (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front has slight movement in shock absorber top mount
Offside Front outline marker light lens slightly defective
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light in-op (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear screw in tyre tread
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front and rear brake back plates corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front has slight movement in shock absorber top mount
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light in-op (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front has slight movement in shock absorber top mount
Offside Front outline marker light lens slightly defective
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light in-op (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear screw in tyre tread
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front and rear brake back plates corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded and cracked
Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake back plate corroded and cracked
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded and cracked
Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake back plate corroded and cracked
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded & slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint dust covers are split (but still preventing the ingress of dirt) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre has a screw in it ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s/r brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Both front side markers not working.
Both rear side markers incorrect colour.
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both perishing and slightly split but still pro-venting ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake been binding poss caliper fault.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
handbrake has little reserve travel.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged webbing badly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment O/S/R caliper lever stuck on. (1.1.6 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail movement in the upper support bearing assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail movement in the upper support bearing assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front side markers not working.
Both rear side markers incorrect colour.
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both perishing and slightly split but still pro-venting ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake been binding poss caliper fault.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front side marker light not working
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front side marker light not working
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear both rear side marker lights incorrect colour
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front side marker light not working
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front side marker light not working
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear both rear side marker lights incorrect colour
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s foot brake effort slightly low
o/s handbrake effort slightly low
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
o/s foot brake effort slightly low
o/s handbrake effort slightly low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear tyres perishing
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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KL53 LUE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 KL53 LUE, 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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KL53 LUE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2003.
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