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DW03 MUL

2014 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,409 mi
Last recorded94,409 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW03 MUL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,409 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 92,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play rough when turned lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust as adjuster is broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside headlamp dull

Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 86,760 miles

Nearside Rear Wing damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2024 86,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wing damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 83,478 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 83,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 73,820 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50ppm (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 78,496 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 78,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 66,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,349 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory lamp not working

Fail 4 May 2020 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory lamp not working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam REPLACED BULB (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 49,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 62,104 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 42,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,329 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,938 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,664 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 29,663 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,198 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,831 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,467 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,628 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 40,628 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 164,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,338 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Oct 2011 25,433 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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DW03 MUL is a 2014 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DW03 MUL, 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 12 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DW03 MUL is a 2014 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 February 2014.

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