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DA03 XPH

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

104,742 mi
Last recorded104,742 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XPH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 104,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2018 104,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,781 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and has sidewall damage

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,751 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some corrosion to rear exhaust system .

Fail 2 Dec 2015 94,751 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some corrosion to rear exhaust system .

Fail 15 Dec 2014 89,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front marker lamp not working .

Pass 15 Dec 2014 89,215 miles

offside front marker lamp not working .

Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,665 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 81,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 73,286 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,495 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,495 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,025 miles

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

nearside front disc slightly worn

offside front disc slightly worn and pitted

Fail 5 Jan 2011 64,971 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside front disc slightly worn

offside front disc slightly worn and pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2010 61,962 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 61,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,957 miles

rear brake disks lightley corroded due to car being stood

Fail 18 Dec 2008 56,957 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake disks lightley corroded due to car being stood

Pass 9 May 2008 55,459 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 55,459 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 49,625 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 39,775 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 XPH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPH, 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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What year was DA03 XPH registered?

DA03 XPH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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