MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,683 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
both front tyres perishing
handbrake lever button getting stuck at times
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
both front tyres perishing
handbrake lever button getting stuck at times
n/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured
o/s/f seatbelt webbing slightly damaged
n/s/f tyre getting low
rear number plate deteriorated
offside front seatbelt
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front seatbelt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front brake discs getting low
rear brake discs pitted
offside rear seatbelt
rear number plate
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
rear number plate
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)
handbrake lever
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LV53 VGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for LV53 VGM shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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