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HV03 EZS

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,898 mi
Last recorded106,898 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 EZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,898 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

oil leaks

Fail 21 Mar 2016 106,898 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2015 93,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 93,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,323 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Fail 13 Mar 2014 83,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,345 miles

bonnet catch sticky/seized

both front tyres on 3mm

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,592 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 56,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,704 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,531 miles

all brake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,994 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,777 miles

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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HV03 EZS is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV03 EZS, 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 HV03 EZS registered?

HV03 EZS is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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