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AO03 MWP

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,593 mi
Last recorded107,593 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 107,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,834 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inside edge and slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear TYre outer side wall has slight damage.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 78,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inside edge and slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear TYre outer side wall has slight damage.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,009 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,202 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,838 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,063 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,841 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 14,419 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 4,726 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 4,686 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 MWP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AO03 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

AO03 MWP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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