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LC53 AKK

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,907 mi
Last recorded98,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 AKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 98,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2023 98,318 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under Bonnet insulation material (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2023 98,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under Bonnet insulation material (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 97,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 97,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,381 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 96,378 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,292 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 85,961 miles

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

Offside Front Very slight play present

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,734 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,731 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,304 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 78,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 75,735 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 75,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Side marker light not working.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,239 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 70,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,562 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,003 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 61,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,336 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,166 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 36,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,869 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,826 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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LC53 AKK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 LC53 AKK, 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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LC53 AKK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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