MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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)
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
N/S/F steering rack gaiter showing signs of steering fluid
oil leak underneath vehicle
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside wiper blade starting to split
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside wiper blade starting to split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
both front tyres worn very low on inner edge but central three quarters 4mm tread
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was HV03 HME registered?
HV03 HME is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 August 2003.
Is HV03 HME safe to buy?
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