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FE03 WDY

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

208,767 mi
Last recorded208,767 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 WDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 208,767 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 208,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 205,935 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 205,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut bearing rough/ineffective (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 202,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 200,157 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 200,157 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 195,915 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 191,994 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 188,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 183,569 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 179,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 174,245 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 174,245 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 167,257 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 167,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 161,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 147,242 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 132,279 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 120,397 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 120,397 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 106,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 86,700 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 67,278 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,278 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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FE03 WDY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FE03 WDY, 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 FE03 WDY registered?

FE03 WDY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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