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FH03 NFF

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,763 mi
Last recorded64,763 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 NFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 64,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Corrosion on exhaust.

Corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above exhaust. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake pulls up uneven.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,436 miles

Corrosion on front and rear suspension legs.

Corrosion on front coil springs.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 62,436 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on front and rear suspension legs.

Corrosion on front coil springs.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,199 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 59,199 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 55,419 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 55,419 miles

Registration plate lamp not working rear no/plate inop (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,182 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 52,182 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,440 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 49,440 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 45,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,538 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,950 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,984 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,048 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 26,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,879 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,050 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,631 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,827 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 NFF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NFF, 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 NFF registered?

FH03 NFF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is FH03 NFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 NFF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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