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ML53 LAE

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,319 mi
Last recorded110,319 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 LAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 110,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,943 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 95,722 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 95,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 89,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,852 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 80,852 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,667 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 71,667 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,072 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 46,072 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 39,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,115 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,855 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,055 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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ML53 LAE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ML53 LAE, 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 ML53 LAE registered?

ML53 LAE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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