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EN52 VHR

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,509 mi
Last recorded107,509 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 VHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,509 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear suspension bushes perished & deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Apr 2016 105,271 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on the outer edge

o/s wiper arm worn

steering rack damp

n/s/r brake pads worn

Fail 20 Apr 2016 105,271 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre cracked on the outer edge

o/s wiper arm worn

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,685 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

leak from both steering rack boots

Fail 15 Apr 2015 102,683 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

leak from both steering rack boots

Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,110 miles

steering rack has slight damp

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,014 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,317 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 92,317 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,902 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2010 79,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2010 79,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 May 2009 72,432 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread wearing tread pattern

Pass 26 May 2009 72,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread wearing tread pattern

Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,003 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 65,003 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 18 Apr 2007 54,924 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 48,204 miles

check brake fluid level

Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,754 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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EN52 VHR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN52 VHR, 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 EN52 VHR registered?

EN52 VHR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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