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DF03 AZX

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,347 mi
Last recorded84,347 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 AZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 84,347 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,870 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 80,870 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,518 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,648 miles

Nearside Rear day time running light inop

Offside Rear day time running light inop

Fail 10 Jul 2018 70,648 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear day time running light inop

Offside Rear day time running light inop

Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,439 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,144 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,550 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 60,550 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre is perished and starting to crack on outer edge

offside wiper rubber is splitting

Fail 29 Jun 2013 51,396 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre is perished and starting to crack on outer edge

offside wiper rubber is splitting

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 41,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 39,644 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre deep cut on sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2010 39,644 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre deep cut on sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,590 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,970 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,435 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear of vehicle at time of test.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,303 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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DF03 AZX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DF03 AZX, 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 DF03 AZX registered?

DF03 AZX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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