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AV03 WNC

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,373 mi
Last recorded120,373 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WNC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 120,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 120,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 115,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 110,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn off (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 105,663 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 105,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 99,014 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to limit on the inner edge

rear exhaust join is corroded

surface corrosion on the rear part of chassis

Fail 19 May 2015 99,014 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres are worn close to limit on the inner edge

rear exhaust join is corroded

rotational engine noise?

surface corrosion on the rear part of chassis

Pass 27 May 2014 92,418 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 87,388 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges.

Pass 17 May 2012 83,211 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 83,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2011 77,051 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 70,148 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 70,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2009 61,900 miles

front indicators a little white

front pads approx 5000 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut too cords

small squeek from steering rack shaft seal

Pass 20 May 2008 52,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 41,636 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 31,440 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 31,440 miles

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

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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AV03 WNC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV03 WNC, 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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AV03 WNC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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