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DG03 FZL

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,312 mi
Last recorded44,312 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,312 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 44,312 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 37,392 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,746 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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DG03 FZL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG03 FZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 FZL registered?

DG03 FZL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is DG03 FZL safe to buy?

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