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FA03 HHW

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,298 mi
Last recorded73,298 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 73,296 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

indicator wash wipe switch slightly loose not effecting operation

Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,314 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 60,313 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,413 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,333 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 44,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,098 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 43,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

1/ REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,575 miles

ENGINE NOISEY

Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,237 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,633 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 31,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 26,211 miles

1/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,211 miles

1/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,014 miles

1/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,948 miles

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

two nails in nearside rear tyre

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 HHW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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