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FP03 OFR

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,158 mi
Last recorded114,158 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 OFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in screen just passes (8.3.1d)

all rear suspension bushes worn

all steel brake pipes corroded

hazard switch sticking

Fail 19 Apr 2016 114,158 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in screen just passes (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear suspension bushes worn

all steel brake pipes corroded

hazard switch sticking

Pass 30 Jun 2014 106,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,064 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 96,064 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,165 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Fail 25 Jun 2012 89,160 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on brake pipes

Difficult to engage gears

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,617 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 81,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,349 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 61,412 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,412 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,172 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 57,143 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake pads low

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2007 51,069 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,447 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 OFR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,834cc 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 FP03 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

FP03 OFR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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