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LD53 FXC

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,730 mi
Last recorded75,730 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 FXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 75,730 miles

clutcj pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

clutcj pedal anti-slip pad missing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,277 miles

Offside parking brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation to be carried out

Fail 12 Nov 2013 66,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside parking brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,177 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 60,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Only 50% of nearside rear position lamp working

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,502 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,263 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 52,263 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Low efficiency from nearside parking brake

Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,448 miles

Front brake pads worn very low

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,773 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,707 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,882 miles

Front pads worn very low.

Rear pads wearing low.

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 FXC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LD53 FXC?

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What year was LD53 FXC registered?

LD53 FXC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is LD53 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 FXC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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