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FA03 SDU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 SDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,128 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 113,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,099 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 103,072 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 92,019 miles

NS OS FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,285 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,383 miles

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

oin hole in the nearside front CV gaitor.

pin hole in the nearside front lower ball joint gaitor.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 57,371 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)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

the nearside rear orange bumper light is out.

the nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,371 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)

the nearside rear orange bumper light is out.

the nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,146 miles

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

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

offside front indicator is cracked.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 45,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside front indicator is cracked.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,950 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 31,950 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,128 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 17,128 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,669 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 SDU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

FA03 SDU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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