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HV03 HLM

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

92,837 mi
Last recorded92,837 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 92,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 88,798 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 85,250 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 85,228 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 78,497 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 75,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 68,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 61,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 61,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,291 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 31,921 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 31,920 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,244 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,720 miles

O/s front outer driving lamp damaged.

o/s rear inner side light not working.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,602 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travel high

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Minor damage to o/s of vehicle

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Several suspension bushes started to perish at rear

Fail 28 Sep 2010 25,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travel high

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Minor damage to o/s of vehicle

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Several suspension bushes started to perish at rear

Fail 29 Sep 2009 24,435 miles

Both rear link arms bushes started to de-bond but does not result in movement

Headlamp covers fitted

Long travel on handbrake

Rear tyres perished and cracked with several small cuts in tread

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight damage to o/s of vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,435 miles

Both rear link arms bushes started to de-bond but does not result in movement

Headlamp covers fitted

Long travel on handbrake

Rear tyres perished and cracked with several small cuts in tread

Slight damage to o/s of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,993 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit only 2mm left

o/s/f light lens damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2008 21,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit only 2mm left

o/s/f light lens damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,451 miles

o/s/f non obligatory lamp broken

Pass 26 Jan 2006 14,806 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 HLM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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