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LG53 WEC

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,956 mi
Last recorded77,956 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WEC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 77,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,706 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,263 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,622 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 65,622 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,244 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,354 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 56,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,379 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,803 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,452 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,766 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,326 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 36,326 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,048 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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LG53 WEC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LG53 WEC, 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 WEC registered?

LG53 WEC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is LG53 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 WEC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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