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HV03 HKZ

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,835 mi
Last recorded113,835 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,835 miles

child seat fitted

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted and or corroded

rear brake pads on limit

Fail 31 Aug 2016 113,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted and or corroded

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,612 miles

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

nearside steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 20 Aug 2015 93,405 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,826 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 81,826 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,418 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 70,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,333 miles

o/s/r trye close to limit

Fail 1 Sep 2010 66,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r trye close to limit

Pass 18 Jul 2009 63,529 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,280 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 56,280 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 51,884 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 51,884 miles

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

Both front tyres close to legal limit.(3mm)

Slight play in nearside front steering rack end.

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 HKZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HV03 HKZ, 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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HV03 HKZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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