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LL52 BCF

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

93,619 mi
Last recorded93,619 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 BCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 93,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 81,038 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,155 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 74,155 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,544 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts/cracks on inside/outside walls

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre has cut on outside wall

n/s/r tyre has cuts/cracks on outside wall

Fail 25 Jun 2015 59,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,093 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 52,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,401 miles

Bonnet pull handle not connected to cable but bonnet opens ok

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear side marker light n/w

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,401 miles

Bonnet pull handle not connected to cable but bonnet opens ok

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear side marker light n/w

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 46,026 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall

Pass 22 May 2012 46,026 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nsf tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall

Pass 5 May 2011 43,239 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 43,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,860 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 39,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 34,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,115 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 29,213 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 22,827 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 15,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 15,735 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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LL52 BCF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BCF, 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 BCF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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