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DC03 EPN

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

54,379 mi
Last recorded54,379 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 EPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 54,379 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 48,395 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 48,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 46,208 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 46,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,611 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both boots weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 42,702 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 41,199 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 41,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,050 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 41,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,066 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 38,958 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 38,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 38,045 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,168 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 35,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 32,013 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,013 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,039 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,514 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,289 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,161 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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DC03 EPN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DC03 EPN, 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 DC03 EPN registered?

DC03 EPN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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