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FA03 GXB

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,288 mi
Last recorded113,288 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 113,288 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 105,509 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,003 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,479 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,900 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,354 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 70,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 64,093 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 64,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 58,478 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 58,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 44,443 miles

n/s/r outer side lamp inop

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 GXB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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