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WU53 LFT

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,572 mi
Last recorded62,572 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 LFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,572 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,449 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,694 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,430 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,067 miles

front no plate starting to disfigure

rear discs pitted

side repeater bulbs starting to fade

slight front imbalance from front brakes

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,532 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm, 195 60 r15v

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,844 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 31,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,021 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 22,021 miles

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

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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WU53 LFT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WU53 LFT, 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 WU53 LFT registered?

WU53 LFT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WU53 LFT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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