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FH03 NDU

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,712 mi
Last recorded118,712 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 NDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 118,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 118,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 109,184 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 109,184 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 98,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,491 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 87,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 87,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,162 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 77,162 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,294 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,243 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 55,243 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,786 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 NDU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH03 NDU registered?

FH03 NDU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is FH03 NDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 NDU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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