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HV03 HLU

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,392 mi
Last recorded184,392 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 184,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 177,457 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre INNER EDGE ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CORRODED JOINT (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 177,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre INNER EDGE ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CORRODED JOINT (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 169,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre perished in tread ()

Offside Rear part of sidelight not working

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2016 160,375 miles

all four tyres starting to perish in tread.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 152,088 miles

E.M light on.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 142,487 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 133,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 123,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 113,517 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 90,895 miles

Rear brake pads low on n/s/r.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,613 miles

Boots have been secured by cable ties

Fail 29 Apr 2008 78,611 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 69,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 55,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HLU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HLU, 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 HLU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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