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HV03 HME

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,177 mi
Last recorded121,177 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HME
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,177 miles

Both front tyres on designed wear limit void of tread on edges and sidewalls starting to split

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle has oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 119,541 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 117,890 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,607 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 111,388 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 111,388 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 109,468 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 109,468 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,766 miles

N/S/F steering rack gaiter showing signs of steering fluid

oil leak underneath vehicle

Fail 25 Jan 2016 105,742 miles

Indicator switch faulty hazard switch (1.4.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

N/S/F steering rack gaiter showing signs of steering fluid

oil leak underneath vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,069 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 100,992 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 100,960 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls but not exsposing cords

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,766 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,974 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 92,533 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 29 Jan 2011 92,533 miles

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

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 88,901 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 83,555 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 83,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

air bag light on

Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,894 miles

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge but central three quarters 4mm tread

Fail 28 Sep 2007 62,334 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge but central three quarters 4mm tread

Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,283 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 HME is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HME, 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 HME is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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