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LS52 VNN

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,270 mi
Last recorded153,270 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 VNN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 153,270 miles

Engine covers,undertrays and sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

offside rear chassis damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2017 153,220 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers,undertrays and sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

offside rear chassis damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2016 146,317 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Front suspension not matching from side to side

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

offside rear chassis damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2016 146,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Front suspension not matching from side to side

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

offside rear chassis damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2015 136,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension not matching from side to side

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

Rear chassis damaged

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2015 136,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension not matching from side to side

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

Rear chassis damaged

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 128,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

both side repeaters are pale

nearside front shock top mount is noisey when turning lock to lock suspect dry bearings

nearside rear light lens is broken but is suitibaly repaired

oil leak coming from oil filter

power steering rack has a light misting of oil coming from the offside boot, no leaks on lock to lock check

Pass 29 Aug 2013 125,752 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2013 125,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 122,409 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 122,368 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 116,486 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 105,367 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 105,367 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 91,294 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 76,580 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 76,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,965 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 70,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 70,414 miles

Nearside Rear 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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LS52 VNN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS52 VNN, 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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LS52 VNN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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