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LR52 SDU

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,300 mi
Last recorded109,300 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 SDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 109,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 109,300 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 104,890 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 99,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 99,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 92,507 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 92,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,268 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,948 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 73,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 68,455 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,249 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 66,249 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,280 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 54,279 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,582 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 47,581 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,730 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,371 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,917 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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LR52 SDU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LR52 SDU, 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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What year was LR52 SDU registered?

LR52 SDU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LR52 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 SDU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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