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FH03 EUN

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,302 mi
Last recorded128,302 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 EUN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 128,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 128,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,229 miles

both inner rear lights not working

Fail 13 Nov 2015 118,217 miles

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

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

both inner rear lights not working

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,941 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 108,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 95,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 95,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 93,067 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,230 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 69,992 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 63,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,214 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,076 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 38,976 miles

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

Nearside hand brake gives a low reading.

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 EUN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUN, 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 EUN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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