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LR53 WZB

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,164 mi
Last recorded123,164 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 123,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Front wiper spindle worn

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

oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2016 115,264 miles

front tyres [sidewalls perished]

h/brake travel high

wiper rubbers torn

Fail 19 May 2016 115,264 miles

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

front tyres [sidewalls perished]

h/brake travel high

wiper rubbers torn

Pass 14 May 2015 108,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 100,783 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHT WEAR

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 27 May 2014 100,781 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHT WEAR

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 28 May 2013 92,881 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 92,749 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 80,869 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,986 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,276 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,665 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,320 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 45,689 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 45,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,147 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 WZB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR53 WZB, 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 LR53 WZB registered?

LR53 WZB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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