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LR53 BAV

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,246 mi
Last recorded111,246 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 111,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 105,639 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 105,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,853 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 89,851 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 79,478 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 67,670 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 56,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 52,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,397 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers smearing screen

Fail 3 Apr 2013 48,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,535 miles

4 x tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,535 miles

4 x tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,067 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 36,067 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 32,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

clutch fluid on minimum

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

clutch fluid on minimum

Pass 6 May 2008 26,520 miles

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

near side front tyre perrished and both off side tyres

Pass 3 May 2007 21,593 miles

o/s/r side marker light in-op †slight play in steering †rear brake discs worn †rear brake pads worn low †front brake discs worn †all tyres perrished on sidewalls †front tyres wearing on edges

oil at bottom of dipstick showing sligns of contamination †outer sills covered in plastic trim †** 195/60/15v **

Pass 3 May 2006 14,914 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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LR53 BAV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR53 BAV, 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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LR53 BAV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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