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LC53 NTM

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,703 mi
Last recorded65,703 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 NTM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,703 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 65,692 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,621 miles

N/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

O/s front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust has a rattle

dent o/s/r

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and heavy cracking

noise from engine

oil leak around steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 47,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,551 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 42,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 40,466 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,466 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 37,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,667 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 35,273 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,273 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 29,103 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,857 miles

slight binding - n/s/f brake/caliper

Fail 2 Jun 2008 24,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight binding - n/s/f brake/caliper

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,963 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,810 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 NTM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LC53 NTM, 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 NTM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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