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AU03 TWY

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,329 mi
Last recorded133,329 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TWY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 133,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear pads low not below 1.7mm

Pass 24 May 2011 125,975 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 125,975 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 117,417 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 107,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf wing marker light inop

Pass 4 Mar 2008 91,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 56,033 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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AU03 TWY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU03 TWY, 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 AU03 TWY registered?

AU03 TWY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AU03 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 TWY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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