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DA52 SXH

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,476 mi
Last recorded133,476 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 SXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 133,476 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 130,935 miles

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

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

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2019 125,209 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 113,860 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,579 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 111,579 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 108,630 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,430 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 105,430 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 101,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,639 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,413 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,764 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 74,391 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,391 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,027 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,390 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 51,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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DA52 SXH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA52 SXH, 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 DA52 SXH registered?

DA52 SXH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is DA52 SXH safe to buy?

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