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X503 LDS

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,727 mi
Last recorded65,727 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 LDS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,727 miles

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

Front various suspension components corroded

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear various suspension components corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 65,727 miles

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

Front various suspension components corroded

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear various suspension components corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 58,114 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Rear VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 11 Dec 2024 58,114 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Rear VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 50,040 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 45,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlamp wiper stuck in upright position not affecting light

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 41,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front head light washer and wiper not working on nsf headlight

Nearside Front ns wing mirror damaged and taped on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot has small hole in it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexy to abs pump on osf corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at join to flexy at rear (1.1.11 (c))

fan belt incorrectly fitted (belt on backworks)

various components corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 41,271 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear reg lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front head light washer and wiper not working on nsf headlight

Nearside Front ns wing mirror damaged and taped on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot has small hole in it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexy to abs pump on osf corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at join to flexy at rear (1.1.11 (c))

fan belt incorrectly fitted (belt on backworks)

various components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,842 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 36,604 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 36,604 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 36,273 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 35,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 31,003 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 29,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 29,730 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp wiper stuck in upright position

Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,084 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,664 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 24,659 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,206 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 23,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,733 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,447 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 19,447 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,142 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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X503 LDS is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 86,316 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 X503 LDS, 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 26 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X503 LDS registered?

X503 LDS is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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