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DC03 HXU

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

207,988 mi
Last recorded207,988 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 HXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 207,988 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2020 201,403 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 201,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2019 189,167 miles

corrosion on centre brake pipe on bulkhead

handbrake travel

some corrosion fuel pipes

Pass 21 May 2018 174,782 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 17 May 2018 174,772 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 16 May 2017 163,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear underneath car rusting. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across bulk head rusting. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to Flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2017 163,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to Flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank to Flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear underneath car rusting. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across bulk head rusting. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to Flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 154,478 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 146,171 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 146,162 miles

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 140,583 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 133,431 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 120,021 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 120,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 105,216 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 105,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 92,125 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 92,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to get lumps on tread

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,128 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2008 76,705 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,427 miles

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

near side front tyre has a small cut in the outer side wall

Fail 25 Jun 2007 60,427 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

near side fromt tyre has a small cut in the outer side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,797 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 46,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 HXU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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