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BD03 LCZ

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,729 mi
Last recorded178,729 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 178,729 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer side reflector lens damaged

Nearside nsr lower suspension arm tie bar bush has slight play

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 178,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer side reflector lens damaged

Nearside nsr lower suspension arm tie bar bush has slight play

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 164,544 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Sep 2017 154,704 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 146,670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 125,959 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 105,822 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 105,822 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,855 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,932 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 89,932 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,761 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 83,761 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,422 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 73,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,599 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 69,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,003 miles

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front brake discs worn but still serviceable

Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,922 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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BD03 LCZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD03 LCZ, 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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BD03 LCZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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