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FM03 HSK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,790 mi
Last recorded164,790 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 HSK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 164,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate dirty slightly

offside rear brake back plate deteriorated slightly

offside wiper slight split

Pass 21 Oct 2013 154,609 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 143,911 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 143,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2011 133,544 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 123,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 120,052 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 115,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 109,462 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 109,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 101,406 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 77,567 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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FM03 HSK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM03 HSK, 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 FM03 HSK registered?

FM03 HSK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FM03 HSK safe to buy?

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