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NG53 LXJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

84,231 mi
Last recorded84,231 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 LXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 84,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEL ARCH BACK OF THE WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIE RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH BACK OF THE WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose WHEEL NUT NOT IN CORRECTLY (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIE RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 76,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,707 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 65,113 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 65,113 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 59,257 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,513 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,656 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 50,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,760 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 48,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

nsf tyre deteriating

nsr tyre deteriating

osf tyre deteriating

osr tyre deteriating

Pass 10 Nov 2016 46,716 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsr marker light slight damage

Fail 10 Nov 2016 46,716 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nsr marker light slight damage

Pass 12 Nov 2015 44,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 44,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,317 miles

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

unable to test some brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,451 miles

unable to test all brake pipes due to plastic coating

Fail 22 Nov 2012 38,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,512 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 36,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr and nsr tyre inner side walls slightly deteriated

osr marker light out

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr and nsr tyre inner side walls slightly deteriated

osr marker light out

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,640 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,033 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 31,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,762 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,721 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 15,988 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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NG53 LXJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NG53 LXJ, 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 NG53 LXJ registered?

NG53 LXJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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