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LS53 DVO

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,500 mi
Last recorded114,500 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 DVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 114,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 114,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 108,799 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 108,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,596 miles

Front registration plate poor

Front wipers poor

N/s/r bumper light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2015 98,253 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 98,253 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,325 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread 3mm

Pass 30 May 2013 88,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 80,933 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 80,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 72,940 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,940 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 66,687 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 66,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,719 miles

nearsdide rear inner side light inoprative

Fail 9 Oct 2009 62,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearsdide rear inner side light inoprative

offside front tyre just as poor condition as nearside front but no reason for rejection

Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,553 miles

advise offside rear tyre walls cracking

advise rear brake discs lipped

Fail 4 Oct 2008 51,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise offside rear tyre walls cracking

advise rear brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Oct 2007 41,823 miles

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

slight fraying o/s/f seat belt

Fail 13 Oct 2007 41,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight fraying o/s/f seat belt

Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,081 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 33,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LS53 DVO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LS53 DVO, 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 LS53 DVO registered?

LS53 DVO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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