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LT53 OTL

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,329 mi
Last recorded89,329 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 89,329 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 89,329 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,332 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 67,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,454 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,542 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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LT53 OTL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LT53 OTL, 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 LT53 OTL registered?

LT53 OTL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LT53 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 OTL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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