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LB53 CVM

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

46,923 mi
Last recorded46,923 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 CVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 46,923 miles

Both front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

windscreen washer level low

Fail 25 Nov 2017 46,922 miles

Battery insecure crew missing (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indecator lamp damaged (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both damaged (8.2.2)

Both front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

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

windscreen washer level low

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,599 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 46,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside condasainstions

Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,636 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Nov 2015 45,636 miles

Battery insecure no bracket (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside damaged (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,764 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2014 44,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,204 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel rim slight damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2013 44,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front inner wheel rim slight damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,751 miles

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

Offside front door lock damaged

Offside rear glass damaged

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

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2012 43,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front door lock damaged

Offside rear glass damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,755 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 42,755 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,622 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,672 miles

Both rear road tyres wearing low

Front number plate deteriorating

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

WARNING: Very strong smell of paint fumes inside the vehicle and paint marks all over interior and boot of vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2009 41,669 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Both rear road tyres wearing low

Front number plate deteriorating

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

WARNING: Very strong smell of paint fumes inside the vehicle and paint marks all over interior and boot of vehicle

Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,643 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 37,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,325 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 33,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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LB53 CVM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 LB53 CVM, 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 LB53 CVM registered?

LB53 CVM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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