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DE03 XXP

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,634 mi
Last recorded72,634 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,634 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 72,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,015 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,886 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jun 2014 59,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,563 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drivers rear tyre outer wall perished

wipers smear slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,062 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 50,246 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,587 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,544 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,745 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,745 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,523 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,206 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 XXP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

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

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