MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
rear tyres cracked
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
rear tyres cracked
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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