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LD53 FWO

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,412 mi
Last recorded134,412 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 FWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 134,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 134,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 127,702 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 127,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,707 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 113,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 105,580 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 93,986 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 93,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,456 miles

both front brake disc lipped

both front tyres wearing 3 m/m tread

nearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Fail 27 Jun 2012 76,456 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc lipped

both front tyres wearing 3 m/m tread

nearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,100 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,658 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,700 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,700 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,712 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,357 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,095 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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LD53 FWO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD53 FWO, 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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LD53 FWO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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