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FA03 HHX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,321 mi
Last recorded206,321 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 206,321 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 198,043 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 180,934 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 180,934 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 164,714 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 149,160 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 149,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 133,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 133,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 119,295 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2009 106,189 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 106,188 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 91,146 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 91,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 73,912 miles

nearside inner sidelight not working

Pass 19 May 2006 59,345 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 HHX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

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

Is FA03 HHX safe to buy?

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