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HV03 HLK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,077 mi
Last recorded199,077 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 199,077 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 199,077 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 169,229 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 138,174 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,709 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 108,709 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,641 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 99,641 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,561 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,561 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,228 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 78,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,704 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,266 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 49,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 36,937 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge on 2mm ware indicators

small cuts in nearside rear tyre side walls

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,937 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge on 2mm ware indicators

small cuts in nearside rear tyre side walls

Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,885 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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HV03 HLK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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