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BL03 AUK

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

245,520 mi
Last recorded245,520 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 AUK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 245,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor small corrosion outside structural area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 227,402 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 187,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 164,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 164,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 148,809 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 148,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 140,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 132,454 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Oct 2015 132,451 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Nov 2014 123,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,285 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre out of shape-close too failure

o/s rear tyre lumpy tread

Pass 8 Nov 2012 96,399 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres lumping on tread

Fail 2 Nov 2012 96,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres lumping on tread

Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,833 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 84,833 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s wiper spit on edge of rubber

Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,846 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 72,788 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,987 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 62,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 May 2009 60,302 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 46,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,676 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 25,095 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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BL03 AUK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BL03 AUK, 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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BL03 AUK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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