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FP03 OFM

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,818 mi
Last recorded88,818 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 OFM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and components have signs of slight corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2022 88,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and components have signs of slight corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 73,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,375 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 69,375 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,600 miles

Shaker plates show movement in upper McPherson strut mounting unable to detect any play manually with vehicle suspended or with full weight on suspension

Fail 3 Dec 2019 64,594 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front position lamps work with ignition switch on or off. Rear position lamps only working with ignition on. same fault with number plate lights (4.2.3 (c))

Shaker plates show movement in upper McPherson strut mounting unable to detect any play manually with vehicle suspended or with full weight on suspension

Vehicle is equipped with side marker lamps at front and rear. Only the nearside front works

Pass 22 Dec 2018 56,963 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 56,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 46,251 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 46,251 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 139,741 miles

Offside Rear brake disc poor

Fail 29 Apr 2015 34,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre on 3mm/very slight roughness in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,166 miles

nsf tyre on 3mm/very slight roughness in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2014 30,450 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,827 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 25,337 miles

n/s/f brake hose perishing

Fail 16 May 2011 23,348 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake hose slight perishing

Pass 16 May 2011 23,348 miles

nearside front brake hose slight perishing

Pass 5 May 2010 21,331 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread towards outer edge

o/s/f brake hose perishing - recommend replace soon

Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,121 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 16,905 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 13,056 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 10,288 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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FP03 OFM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FP03 OFM, 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 FP03 OFM registered?

FP03 OFM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is FP03 OFM safe to buy?

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