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EN03 VHM

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,871 mi
Last recorded31,871 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 VHM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 31,871 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

fan did not turn of during test

Pass 26 Jun 2020 31,636 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 31,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 29,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,738 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,580 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,640 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 26,640 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,343 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 25,343 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 23,921 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 23,921 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,882 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,080 miles

advise rear pads getting low.

advise wear on rear discs.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,779 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 14,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 12,430 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,555 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 6,123 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,123 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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EN03 VHM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

EN03 VHM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for EN03 VHM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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