MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/S front tyre perished and cut in side wall
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
O/S front tyre perished and cut in side wall
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front number plate require attension
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front number plate require attension
front no plate needs att
n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM52 EWU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 LM52 EWU, 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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LM52 EWU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2003.
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