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FA03 HHT

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,722 mi
Last recorded112,722 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HHT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 112,722 miles

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

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

both rear clusters cracked

front reg plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,675 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 106,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,110 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 97,407 miles

near side rear tyre side wall cracking up.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 97,401 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side rear tyre side wall cracking up.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,730 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 93,730 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil level low

Fail 4 Jul 2008 73,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 73,186 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,502 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 45,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CODITION,

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 HHT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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