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LG53 WDR

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

350,078 mi
Last recorded350,078 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WDR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 350,078 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 350,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 27,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,572 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 21,023 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 13,523 miles

very poor accident repair has been carried out on vehicle.underside of floor damaged and sum fixings poorly 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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LG53 WDR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LG53 WDR, 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 LG53 WDR registered?

LG53 WDR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is LG53 WDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 WDR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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