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AJ03 DME

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,209 mi
Last recorded121,209 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DME
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 121,209 miles

Front indicators are slightly white

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perrished

exhaust is deteriorated around the flanges

Fail 19 Sep 2018 121,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front indicators are slightly white

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perrished

exhaust is deteriorated around the flanges

Pass 12 Sep 2017 117,413 miles

exhaust flanges are slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,792 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 109,134 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,568 miles

o/s/r tyre is slightly perrished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,593 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 94,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,373 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,268 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 84,265 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 83,560 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 83,557 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 82,495 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 81,258 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 81,254 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,685 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 78,126 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 74,324 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 74,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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AJ03 DME is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ03 DME, 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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AJ03 DME is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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