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DV03 XUH

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,999 mi
Last recorded92,999 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside reg lamp bulb replaced.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 92,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside reg lamp bulb replaced.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 92,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2017 89,372 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,078 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,217 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 81,198 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working near side rear (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter split off side front (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F suspension spring moves when turning - suspect loose

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,459 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F suspension spring moves when turning - suspect loose

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,617 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,385 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,805 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,041 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 40,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 31,608 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,972 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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DV03 XUH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV03 XUH, 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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DV03 XUH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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