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FC03 MZG

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,825 mi
Last recorded162,825 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 MZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 162,825 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 162,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 155,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 155,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 147,436 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 147,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 138,881 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 138,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 131,138 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

where rear box meets middle section flange is heavily corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 131,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

where rear box meets middle section flange is heavily corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 122,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 122,458 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 110,855 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 99,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,926 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,293 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 91,293 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,093 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 82,093 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2009 71,083 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 58,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,508 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,173 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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FC03 MZG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FC03 MZG, 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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FC03 MZG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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