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AP03 GPU

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,444 mi
Last recorded99,444 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 GPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 99,444 miles

Brake pipes greased

Rear arms bushes worn

Slight Under-Body Corrosion

n/s/f top mount rough

Fail 12 Mar 2020 99,444 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipes greased

Rear arms bushes worn

Slight Under-Body Corrosion

n/s/f top mount rough

Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,440 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Nearside steering rack gaiter wet

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 97,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside steering rack gaiter wet

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,278 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Fail 5 Jun 2018 94,278 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,697 miles

Engine management warning light "ON"

Multiple covers and trims fitted obscuring various components

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack - Nearside (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,765 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 86,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 82,314 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,563 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,202 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,073 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 58,999 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 58,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 48,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 39,617 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 30,228 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 30,228 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,190 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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AP03 GPU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AP03 GPU, 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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AP03 GPU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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