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DE03 VNW

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,516 mi
Last recorded126,516 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 126,516 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to crack

Nearside Front Worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Boot strut is broken

Offside Rear Boot strut missing

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Disc back plates are corroded

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Underbody corrosion setting in

Fail 25 Jul 2016 126,516 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to crack

Nearside Front Worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Boot strut is broken

Offside Rear Boot strut missing

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Disc back plates are corroded

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Underbody corrosion setting in

Pass 18 Oct 2014 126,509 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 125,028 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 125,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 120,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 112,964 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 104,926 miles

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 2 Nov 2009 93,847 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,325 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,730 miles

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

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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DE03 VNW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE03 VNW, 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 DE03 VNW registered?

DE03 VNW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is DE03 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 VNW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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