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WL53 EBM

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,621 mi
Last recorded73,621 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 EBM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,959 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 48,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,081 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low[approx 2mm]

service light on

some damage to nearside front outer wheel rim

Fail 26 Feb 2015 38,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to wear low [approx 2mm]

service light on

some damage to nearside front outer wheel rim

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,122 miles

Battery security

Rear tyre ageing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,605 miles

Air bag light ?

Battery security

Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,299 miles

Battery security?

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,920 miles

Front tyres at 3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2008 17,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,476 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,292 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 EBM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WL53 EBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL53 EBM registered?

WL53 EBM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is WL53 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 EBM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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