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FH03 LZM

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,498 mi
Last recorded72,498 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 LZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 72,498 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,299 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 72,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 63,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,623 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,887 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 57,887 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,467 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,660 miles

both front tyres on legal limit of depth of tread

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,114 miles

front tyres becoming low. slight fluffing at edge o/s/f seatbelt.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,719 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,286 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 LZM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH03 LZM, 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 FH03 LZM registered?

FH03 LZM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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