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HN03 FTV

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,755 mi
Last recorded109,755 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 FTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 109,755 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 109,755 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 109,245 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 109,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 103,256 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 103,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2017 96,333 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 96,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 90,115 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 83,965 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 77,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 68,554 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 65,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 May 2010 63,297 miles

Odd make of tyres on front axle

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres getting low

front number plate starting to come adrfit

front pads getting low

Pass 18 May 2009 61,183 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2009 61,183 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2008 58,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres showing uneven wear on shoulders

front tyres differant makes

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

rear side arm bushes showing wear and cracking

small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2008 58,731 miles

both rear tyres showing uneven wear on shoulders

front tyres differant makes

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

rear side arm bushes showing wear and cracking

small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2007 49,138 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,170 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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HN03 FTV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HN03 FTV, 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 HN03 FTV registered?

HN03 FTV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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