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HT03 MPF

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,285 mi
Last recorded102,285 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 MPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2022 102,285 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre to rear exhaust blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Been binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,032 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front indicators slightly white

Nearside cv boot slightly leaking grease

Nearside cv joint slightly noisey

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Nearside rear marker light not working

Offside track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,845 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,007 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2019 88,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal spungy

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,361 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,082 miles

Exhaust system corroded is in poor condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 84,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Brake fluid low

Exhaust system corroded is in poor condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 81,784 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,588 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,257 miles

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,137 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all four tyres have age related perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,446 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 64,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,507 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 7 Dec 2009 56,372 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre getting low.

old signs of offside front outer c.v gaiter leaking grease.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,372 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low.

old signs of offside front outer c.v gaiter leaking grease.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,353 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 52,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,981 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 47,979 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight binding on offside front brake

Fail 21 Jul 2006 42,331 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,331 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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HT03 MPF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HT03 MPF, 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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HT03 MPF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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