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EX03 MZN

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,572 mi
Last recorded63,572 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 MZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,705 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,026 miles

front panel sligly damege

nsf sasi under heavy coated

nsf tyre inner sligly worn

osf tyre inner sligly worn

Fail 9 Jul 2008 44,026 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

frontbehind bumper reinforsment sligly damege

nsf tyre inner sligly worn

osf tyre inner sligly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,580 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,252 miles

A/C reguires toping up to maintain optimum performance

brake fluid slightly contaminated

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,690 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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EX03 MZN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX03 MZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX03 MZN registered?

EX03 MZN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is EX03 MZN safe to buy?

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