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DF03 WCY

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,637 mi
Last recorded70,637 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,637 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak driveshaft very slight ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,051 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 61,051 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,796 miles

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

both front tyre tread cracking

o/s front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 11 Mar 2015 53,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyre tread cracking

o/s front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,641 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 48,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,168 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,161 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 36,161 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,497 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,720 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,053 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,264 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,705 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 WCY 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 DF03 WCY, 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 WCY registered?

DF03 WCY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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