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DE03 XXL

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,028 mi
Last recorded73,028 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,028 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,035 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 59,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 55,992 miles

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

all tyres have surface cracks to outer sidewalls

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,992 miles

all tyres have surface cracks to outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,993 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 May 2010 49,748 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 49,748 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 45,601 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,930 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,930 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,139 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,680 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 23,680 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,927 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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DE03 XXL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE03 XXL, 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 DE03 XXL registered?

DE03 XXL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is DE03 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 XXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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