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DF03 EGU

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,414 mi
Last recorded49,414 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 49,414 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 May 2025 49,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 46,982 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 45,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 45,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 43,185 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 41,480 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 40,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 38,257 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 38,257 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,258 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 36,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,574 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 34,574 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 32,045 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass smashed

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,934 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 24,284 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 24,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,904 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 18,838 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,617 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,903 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,035 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 9,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 5,535 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 EGU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU registered?

DF03 EGU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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