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DC03 EPP

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

235,561 mi
Last recorded235,561 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 EPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2023 235,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittent (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 232,255 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 232,255 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 229,018 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 229,018 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 227,267 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 221,793 miles

exhaust corroded

rear chassis and floor corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 221,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

rear chassis and floor corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 217,860 miles

drivers seat-belt frayed

Fail 9 Apr 2018 217,860 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat-belt frayed

Pass 6 Apr 2017 212,530 miles

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Fail 6 Apr 2017 212,530 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 6 Apr 2016 207,227 miles

drivers seat belt fraying

Pass 6 May 2015 195,436 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 183,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 167,962 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 156,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 156,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 141,409 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 124,980 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight clonk from steering column area

Pass 2 Jul 2009 101,325 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 81,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 81,493 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,883 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 EPP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DC03 EPP, 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 EPP registered?

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

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