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273X339

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,828 mi
Last recorded71,828 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration273X339
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 71,828 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 71,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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273X339 is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 273X339, 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 273X339 registered?

273X339 is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is 273X339 safe to buy?

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