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AO03 WZU

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,995 mi
Last recorded125,995 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 125,995 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 117,505 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 113,596 miles

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2006 113,596 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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 WZU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 WZU registered?

AO03 WZU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is AO03 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 WZU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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