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LR53 WZY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,438 mi
Last recorded102,438 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WZY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,438 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 102,438 miles

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,479 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 87,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear all around the car (1.1.C.1f)

engine oil level very low

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,894 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 68,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 43,966 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,966 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,755 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 23,755 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,845 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,803 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 14,692 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 WZY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WZY, 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 WZY registered?

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

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