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DF03 WDJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,023 mi
Last recorded77,023 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,023 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,023 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,098 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,256 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 55,814 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 55,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,534 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,147 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 37,147 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,519 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,084 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,432 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 22,570 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 WDJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WDJ, 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 WDJ registered?

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

Is DF03 WDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 WDJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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