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DA03 XBL

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,361 mi
Last recorded145,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 145,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 128,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,516 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,213 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 106,213 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 105,067 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 98,658 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 91,367 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 91,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 82,718 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 70,377 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,106 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,488 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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DA03 XBL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA03 XBL, 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 DA03 XBL registered?

DA03 XBL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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