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WL53 CUX

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,861 mi
Last recorded107,861 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 CUX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 107,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking grease but preventing dirt ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 107,861 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking grease but preventing dirt ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 98,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Oct 2023 94,833 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2022 91,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,004 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 90,004 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 82,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,234 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 71,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,235 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,975 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,387 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,185 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,185 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,711 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,020 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 30,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,431 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,162 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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WL53 CUX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WL53 CUX, 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 WL53 CUX registered?

WL53 CUX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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