MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Impact bar behind bumper very corroded. It could be dangerous in rear impact.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flex. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Crash bar corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust outer skin corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
centre exhaust box outer skin corroded.
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake disc's worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all four tyres have various cracks and splits none to cords.
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all four tyres have various cracks and splits none to cords.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK03 DYX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 AK03 DYX, 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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AK03 DYX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2003.
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