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DY03 AVE

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,492 mi
Last recorded161,492 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 AVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 161,492 miles

N/S/R, O/S/R, O/S/F TYRES WORN ON EDGES NEAR LIMIT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 161,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken AND TOP BEARING DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

N/S/R, O/S/R, O/S/F TYRES WORN ON EDGES NEAR LIMIT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 151,250 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 138,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 124,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 112,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system in a poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2013 97,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,585 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 84,584 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear mudflap insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,305 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 82,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 79,503 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,437 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,247 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 71,244 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 57,236 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,183 miles

rear tyres wearing strangely in treads

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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DY03 AVE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY03 AVE, 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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DY03 AVE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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