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AF03 PZC

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,916 mi
Last recorded124,916 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 PZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 124,916 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 123,733 miles

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 122,424 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 122,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Aged 2011/Heavily Worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 120,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Aged 2011/in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Edges Worn Heavily/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Edges Worn Heavily /Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak Engine Area

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,322 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 112,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 112,284 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 107,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 103,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,408 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

clutch pedal rubber is worn through.

small stonechips at os lower corner of windscreen.

Pass 22 May 2014 90,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 83,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 76,904 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch pedal rubber is worn through.

Fail 14 May 2012 76,904 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

clutch pedal rubber is worn through.

Fail 23 May 2011 69,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 69,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 61,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 53,612 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 53,612 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,824 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,483 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 35,483 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,731 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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AF03 PZC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF03 PZC, 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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AF03 PZC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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