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RA52 LJX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,508 mi
Last recorded157,508 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 LJX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 157,508 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements

Pass 3 Feb 2015 154,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 144,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2014 144,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Dec 2012 135,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 129,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 129,193 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 129,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 120,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 120,225 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 113,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 104,042 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 93,526 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 93,517 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 73,953 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 56,457 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 56,457 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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RA52 LJX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA52 LJX, 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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RA52 LJX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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