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FL03 WVC

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,220 mi
Last recorded100,220 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 WVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2014 100,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 100,220 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 91,576 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 91,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,280 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 83,279 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,427 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 74,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 67,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,836 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,836 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,123 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WVC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WVC, 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 FL03 WVC registered?

FL03 WVC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is FL03 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 WVC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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