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FM03 LHR

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,506 mi
Last recorded100,506 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 LHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 100,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 100,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 100,483 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks a lot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holes and blowing middle exhaust flang broken and corroded away and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal cracking and spliting a lot (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose pipe split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker mount / bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose pipe split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm . ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker mount / bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flex mesh breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear number plate light dim

oil level engine below min

under side corroded in places

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,919 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI DAMAGED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 92,919 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI DAMAGED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between chassis and fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,825 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 77,796 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,758 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,228 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,994 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,510 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,604 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,315 miles

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

rear camber control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,223 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 24,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 19,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,513 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 LHR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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