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EA03 VNL

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,941 mi
Last recorded131,941 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 131,941 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 126,268 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/R LIGHT LENS & O/S/R QUATER PANEL

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

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

SMALL HOLE IN N/S HEADLIGHT LENS.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,965 miles

Offside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 113,050 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 108,423 miles

NOTE; damage to front bumper & panel

Pass 23 Nov 2013 103,642 miles

NOTE; damage to o/s/r wing.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 96,836 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 96,836 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 88,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightlly corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 83,680 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 83,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,174 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 73,096 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,096 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 66,848 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 53,927 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 53,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 39,811 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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EA03 VNL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EA03 VNL, 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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EA03 VNL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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