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OE53 LHG

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

209,581 mi
Last recorded209,581 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 LHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 209,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to both brake pipes underfloor nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion throughout underbody rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 209,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to both brake pipes underfloor nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion throughout underbody rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 202,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 202,097 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 195,570 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded slightly advise replace (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 195,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Underfloor nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded slightly advise replace (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 190,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside badly corroded, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 190,455 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside badly corroded, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 182,830 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front, worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 182,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front, worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replace ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 172,035 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 166,268 miles

Indicator lens missing nearside front, sorted at time of test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise replace (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Nearside and offside slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 166,268 miles

Indicator lens missing nearside front, sorted at time of test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise replace (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Nearside and offside slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 154,087 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 154,087 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 139,208 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 138,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 122,153 miles

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

not able to test n/s/r seatbelt [baby seat fitted]

Fail 26 Oct 2013 122,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

not able to test n/s/r seatbelt [baby seat fitted]

Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,990 miles

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

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

battery insecure.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 106,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

battery insecure.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,735 miles

n/s front shocker top mount creeks

o/s front seat belt frayed very near to being excess

Fail 22 Sep 2011 94,735 miles

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

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s front shocker top mount creeks

o/s front seat belt frayed very near to being excess

rear wiper not cleaning window

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,786 miles

both front tyres badly worn edges

Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

new rear discs and pads fitted, brakes retested. service 62% parking 19%

Fail 19 Aug 2009 75,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,598 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,940 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 51,946 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,731 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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OE53 LHG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 OE53 LHG, 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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OE53 LHG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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