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LV53 VGM

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,683 mi
Last recorded94,683 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 94,671 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,232 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 88,920 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 88,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,566 miles

both front tyres perishing

handbrake lever button getting stuck at times

Fail 10 Jan 2019 85,566 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres perishing

handbrake lever button getting stuck at times

Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,181 miles

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured

o/s/f seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,858 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,756 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,919 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 64,372 miles

offside front seatbelt

Fail 11 Jan 2014 64,372 miles

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

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

offside front seatbelt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,552 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs getting low

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,405 miles

offside rear seatbelt

rear number plate

Fail 22 Dec 2011 55,405 miles

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

rear number plate

Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,283 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 50,283 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,124 miles

handbrake lever

Fail 22 Dec 2009 44,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake lever

Fail 22 Dec 2008 36,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,748 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,990 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,309 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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LV53 VGM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV53 VGM, 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 LV53 VGM registered?

LV53 VGM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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