MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,923 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front inner wheel rim slightly damaged
windscreen washer level low
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
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front brake slightly binding
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside mirror damaged
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front inner wheel rim slight damaged
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
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
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
BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.
Battery insecure
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LB53 CVM safe to buy?
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