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DG03 MFK

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

135,708 mi
Last recorded135,708 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 135,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 135,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 127,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2xrear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Wiper linkage slight worn

Fail 7 May 2019 127,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2xrear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Wiper linkage slight worn

Pass 9 May 2018 119,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 119,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 107,729 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 107,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 101,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 101,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,898 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 93,898 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,190 miles

front discs corroded

front pads low

Fail 22 Apr 2014 88,189 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs corroded

front pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,073 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 81,072 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

handbrake travelnear to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,121 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 66,227 miles

slight in balance on front brakes

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

rear brake disc getting a bit ruff

Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,377 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 60,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,913 miles

air bag light on

front no plate in poor condition

offside rear brake hose loose on rear leg clip missing

Fail 18 Feb 2009 51,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag light on

front no plate in poor condition

offside rear brake hose loose on rear leg clip missing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic sill covers fitted and offside sill repaired and filled over

Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,383 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 38,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MFK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MFK, 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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DG03 MFK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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