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LM53 BWP

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,519 mi
Last recorded104,519 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 BWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,519 miles

Oil leak

exhaust is corroded

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,132 miles

exhaust is corroded

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

slight dampness around near side front rack gaiter

Fail 23 Mar 2012 100,132 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

slight dampness around near side front rack gaiter

Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,265 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 83,446 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 83,433 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2008 76,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,802 miles

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

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

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

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 BWP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BWP, 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 LM53 BWP registered?

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

Is LM53 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 BWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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