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FL03 PNU

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,277 mi
Last recorded46,277 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 PNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,277 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake requires adjustments

Underside body slightly corroded including suspension components

Fail 12 Jan 2022 46,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake requires adjustments

Underside body slightly corroded including suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,147 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 37,596 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 37,596 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,286 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 33,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes at rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,404 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 26,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster inoperative (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,585 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front both headlamp misting

front both wiper blade split

Fail 30 Mar 2015 24,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front both headlamp misting

front both wiper blade split

Fail 3 Mar 2014 24,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,577 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,368 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,259 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 14,259 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,289 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 12,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,896 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,730 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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FL03 PNU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FL03 PNU, 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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FL03 PNU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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