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LD53 FXB

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

107,389 mi
Last recorded107,389 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 FXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 107,389 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 107,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 102,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer outliner light not working

Fail 2 Aug 2023 102,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer outliner light not working

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,467 miles

near side door mirror cover slight damage

Fail 7 Jul 2022 94,463 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre/ rear rubber mounts.x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

near side door mirror cover slight damage

Pass 21 Jul 2021 85,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,850 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 83,136 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 83,135 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,676 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lense damaged

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

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,675 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lense damaged

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

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades split

Fail 13 Jul 2017 76,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wiper blades split

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,952 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,185 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 52,185 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,158 miles

Cracks in rear tyres due to age.Recomend new tyres.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,777 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 32,781 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 27,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 27,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 21,179 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,179 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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LD53 FXB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LD53 FXB, 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 LD53 FXB registered?

LD53 FXB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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