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AO03 EVC

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,699 mi
Last recorded125,699 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 125,699 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 125,683 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 114,361 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges of tread

Fail 16 Feb 2015 114,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres are worn on edges of tread

Pass 17 Feb 2014 94,532 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 94,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,328 miles

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 15 Mar 2013 75,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,105 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 57,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,051 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 40,397 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,397 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,531 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,532 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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AO03 EVC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO03 EVC, 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 AO03 EVC registered?

AO03 EVC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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