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LD53 FXW

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,585 mi
Last recorded30,585 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 FXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 30,585 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,537 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 28,236 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 26,874 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 25,516 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,204 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 23,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 22,770 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 21,226 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 21,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,624 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,741 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 18,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 17,471 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,419 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 15,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,018 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 13,923 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 11,525 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 11,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 9,959 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 7,108 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 FXW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FXW, 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

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What year was LD53 FXW registered?

LD53 FXW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is LD53 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 FXW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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