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LL52 BBX

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,781 mi
Last recorded149,781 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 BBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 149,781 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 141,236 miles

neaside front tyre has sighns of sidwall cracking in inside

offside front tyre has small cut on inside but not exposing cords

Fail 16 Apr 2015 141,180 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

neaside front tyre has sighns of sidwall cracking in inside

offside front tyre has small cut on inside but not exposing cords

Pass 26 Apr 2014 133,483 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 133,448 miles

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 126,692 miles

major oil leak

o/s/f tyre side walls spilt and perished due to under inflation

Fail 26 Apr 2013 126,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

major oil leak

no oil in engine when presented for test

o/s/f tyre side walls spilt and perished due to under inflation

Fail 24 Sep 2012 122,317 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

bonnet cable broken

Pass 25 Apr 2012 120,271 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 113,038 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 113,031 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 105,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,732 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and deteriate

Pass 28 Apr 2008 84,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 82,573 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall - no cords exposed

Pass 12 Jan 2006 54,506 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 54,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LL52 BBX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LL52 BBX, 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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LL52 BBX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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