MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
fuel tank straps corroded
rear tyres worn on edges
slight weep from steering rack nearside
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
fuel tank straps corroded
rear tyres worn on edges
slight weep from steering rack nearside
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
offside rear tyre low on inside
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE03 XXU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?
DE03 XXU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2003.
Is DE03 XXU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE03 XXU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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