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HN03 SSK

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,364 mi
Last recorded112,364 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 SSK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 112,364 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both number plates in poor condition.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 112,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate in poor condition.

rear number plate in poor condition.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 74,675 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 74,675 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 121,183 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 121,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 106,529 miles

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

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

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 SSK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HN03 SSK, 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 SSK registered?

HN03 SSK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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