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FE03 WFC

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,963 mi
Last recorded118,963 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 WFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wear (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,032 miles

Advise n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm stabilizer bar bushes worn

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,087 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 96,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,165 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,031 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 64,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,949 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 46,949 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

o/s no.plate lamp dim

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,568 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,300 miles

front brake discs red rusty

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 WFC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE03 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

FE03 WFC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FE03 WFC safe to buy?

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