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LM53 BWL

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,954 mi
Last recorded108,954 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 BWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 108,954 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 101,890 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 101,890 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 98,691 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 98,691 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 93,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 87,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,740 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 82,738 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,405 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,529 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,799 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,361 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,934 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,704 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 63,704 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,832 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,362 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,256 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 39,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,747 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,881 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,330 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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LM53 BWL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM53 BWL, 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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LM53 BWL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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