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FA03 GWP

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,527 mi
Last recorded112,527 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 GWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,083 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 103,002 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,444 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs 65% worn

both front tyres 70% worn

both rear brake discs getting pitted and scorred

Fail 20 Jul 2012 73,391 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs 65% worn

both front tyres 70% worn

both rear brake discs getting pitted and scorred

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,930 miles

nearside rear disc slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre near limit

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,116 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,242 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,319 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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FA03 GWP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FA03 GWP, 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 FA03 GWP registered?

FA03 GWP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FA03 GWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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