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HV03 HLN

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

117,344 mi
Last recorded117,344 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,344 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 117,340 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 115,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 111,236 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 104,085 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 104,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,858 miles

Both rear brake discs heavily corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 95,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Both rear brake discs heavily corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,588 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,481 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 68,936 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 68,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,952 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 59,947 miles

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

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

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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,102 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 50,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,118 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,895 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 28,895 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 22,083 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,083 miles

fuel tank damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 19,478 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,978 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 12,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,935 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 HLN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HLN, 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 HLN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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