MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
both rear brake back plates corroded
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in sidewall and worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in sidewall and worn on inner edge
Nearside wing mirror glass missing
Emissions not tested machine co2 fault (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre worn on edge
Nearside rear brake pads appear to be very low
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ03 ODV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GJ03 ODV, 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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GJ03 ODV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2003.
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