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AD03 WBX

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,480 mi
Last recorded122,480 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 122,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,674 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 105,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,771 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 98,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 82,464 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,197 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 64,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 63,964 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 63,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear inner side lamp not working

Fail 9 Jun 2008 52,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,621 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,650 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 36,650 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 28,400 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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AD03 WBX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AD03 WBX, 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 AD03 WBX registered?

AD03 WBX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is AD03 WBX safe to buy?

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