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LB53 OME

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,402 mi
Last recorded25,402 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 OME
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,402 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 25,243 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,899 miles

rear indicators fading.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,366 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,979 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,451 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,213 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 15,213 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 11,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,744 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,729 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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LB53 OME is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB53 OME, 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 OME registered?

LB53 OME is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is LB53 OME safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 OME shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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