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FA03 HHY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,682 mi
Last recorded75,682 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 75,682 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 75,681 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,274 miles

engine management light on

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,330 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,130 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 55,130 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,347 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,745 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 42,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,394 miles

off side rer lights came on when tapped

one side light out near side rear

Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,146 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 29,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,325 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 HHY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HHY, 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 HHY registered?

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

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