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FH03 EUE

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,967 mi
Last recorded111,967 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 EUE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 111,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 111,871 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 110,845 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 109,783 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 108,465 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 108,465 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 106,470 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 106,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 103,870 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 101,326 miles

advise chip in screen

advise greese brakes pipes

advise imbalance on rear brakes

advise service light on and close on emissions

Pass 22 May 2013 98,888 miles

advise chip in screen

Fail 22 May 2013 98,888 miles

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

advise chip in screen

Pass 23 May 2012 95,641 miles

advise chip in screen

Pass 25 May 2011 92,382 miles

chip in w/screen.

Pass 19 May 2010 89,232 miles

chip in w/screen.

engine management light on.

Pass 28 May 2009 85,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 81,370 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 81,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 59,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 47,455 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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FH03 EUE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH03 EUE, 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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FH03 EUE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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