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FE03 WEF

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,212 mi
Last recorded92,212 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 WEF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm -- 195 60 15 -- (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 92,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" Normal Blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip Beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on 2mm Out Of Shape On Inner Edge -- 195 60 15 -- (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm -- 195 60 15 -- (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished.

Nearside wing mirror glass missing.

various bits of bodywork damage.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 67,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished.

Nearside wing mirror glass missing.

various bits of bodywork damage.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,565 miles

Damage to nearside front wing.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm, wearing on inner edge and cracking to outer sidewall.

Nearside washer jet poor condition.

Offside rear brake pads wearing low.

Wiper blades poor condition.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Damage to nearside front wing.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm, wearing on inner edge and cracking to outer sidewall.

Nearside washer jet poor condition.

Offside rear brake pads wearing low.

Wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,661 miles

rear axle bushers

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,457 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 41,405 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,641 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,215 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,570 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,291 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,241 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 WEF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

FE03 WEF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is FE03 WEF safe to buy?

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