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LB52 LYG

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,979 mi
Last recorded57,979 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 LYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2021 57,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2020 56,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 54,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 54,618 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 31 Jan 2018 53,012 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 31 Jan 2017 51,307 miles

Engine management light

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,253 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 3 Feb 2016 49,253 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,973 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 46,973 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 45,059 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,059 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,161 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 39,214 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise nearside front indicator lamp

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,214 miles

advise nearside front indicator lamp

Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,168 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,105 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,288 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,901 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 19,304 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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LB52 LYG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LB52 LYG, 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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LB52 LYG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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