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EN03 EWT

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,692 mi
Last recorded81,692 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 EWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,692 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 81,691 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 75,819 miles

Front grill damaged, not currently sharp edge

Front suspension multipul ball joint boots deteriorated

Fuel cap seal badly deteriorated with cracks, just met requirements

N/s/f ARB link slight contact to subframe, currently no damage

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated with cracks, date stamp of 2015

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Where set too low ()

Fail 27 Dec 2019 75,819 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Floor mat badly pushed up behind pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front grill damaged, not currently sharp edge

Front suspension multipul ball joint boots deteriorated

Fuel cap seal badly deteriorated with cracks, just met requirements

N/s/f ARB link slight contact to subframe, currently no damage

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated with cracks, date stamp of 2015

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Where set too low ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,496 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 68,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear childseat fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 61,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear childseat fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,435 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 53,651 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2013 51,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 20,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,108 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,777 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 32,256 miles

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

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

some cracking to both front flexi brake hoses

Fail 30 May 2008 32,256 miles

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

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

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

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

some cracking to both front flexi brake hoses

Fail 15 May 2007 26,155 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 26,155 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 20,059 miles

near side rear outter side light not working

wiper blades juddering and streaking

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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EN03 EWT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EN03 EWT, 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 EN03 EWT registered?

EN03 EWT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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