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SM53 LVH

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,292 mi
Last recorded147,292 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 LVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 147,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track road end ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 147,292 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track road end ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 143,495 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded at joins

Pass 8 Aug 2017 138,168 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 138,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 131,622 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 131,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 119,491 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 119,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 108,385 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,466 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 85,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 75,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,072 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 63,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,827 miles

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

all four tyres perished and cracked

nearside outer tail light not working

Fail 28 Jul 2009 52,827 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres perished and cracked

nearside outer tail light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,156 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 44,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,499 miles

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

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

offside outer tail light inop

Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,783 miles

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

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

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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SM53 LVH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SM53 LVH, 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 SM53 LVH registered?

SM53 LVH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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