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LS53 TJV

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

162,261 mi
Last recorded162,261 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 TJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 162,261 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 162,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 153,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 141,746 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 128,464 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 114,876 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 114,876 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,816 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,816 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,416 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 82,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 74,590 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,820 miles

front number plate worn

Fail 6 Feb 2015 69,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate worn

Fail 8 Feb 2014 63,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 63,765 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,302 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 56,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,738 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,942 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,924 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 50,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,396 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 37,260 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle has had accident damage repair carried out at rear , requires sealing

Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,260 miles

vehicle has had accident damage repair carried out at rear , requires sealing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,594 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 26,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 TJV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

LS53 TJV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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