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LS53 KWP

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,155 mi
Last recorded88,155 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 KWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 88,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 82,948 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 78,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 72,450 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 72,288 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road ZONE -A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 67,212 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 61,395 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 57,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2016 55,490 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,893 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,667 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 40,456 miles

FRont brake discs slightly worn.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,456 miles

FRont brake discs slightly worn.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2010 37,550 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 37,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,291 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear registration plate started delaminating.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 35,289 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear registration plate started delaminating.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,669 miles

Offside front tyre has cuts on sidewall

Rear numberplate started to deface

Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,468 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,488 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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LS53 KWP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LS53 KWP, 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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LS53 KWP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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