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DS03 WGV

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,538 mi
Last recorded174,538 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 WGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 174,538 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 163,946 miles

Osr tyre has uneven wear.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 163,877 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Osr tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 154,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 143,557 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 143,547 miles

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

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

both rear suspension legs are corroded

o/s/r tyre is feathered and out of shape

parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 10 Apr 2012 143,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension legs are corroded

o/s/r tyre is feathered and out of shape

slight brake bind to o/s/r wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2011 127,802 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,080 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 May 2010 124,384 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coolant cap ,missing

handbrake travel approaching limits

Fail 25 May 2010 124,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coolant cap ,missing

handbrake travel approaching limits

Pass 27 May 2009 115,728 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 97,462 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 97,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,382 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,482 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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DS03 WGV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS03 WGV, 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 DS03 WGV registered?

DS03 WGV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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