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HV03 HMH

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,718 mi
Last recorded46,718 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HMH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 46,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 44,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 41,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 39,037 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 36,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,698 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 31,144 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 30,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,343 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight bind on N/S/R wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2016 28,343 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight bind on N/S/R wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,332 miles

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

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,067 miles

OSF lower ball joint gaitor perished

front brake hoses starting to split

front drop links gaitors perished

front pads getting low

rear lower tie rod bushes perished

Fail 13 Mar 2014 26,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

OSF lower ball joint gaitor perished

front brake hoses starting to split

front drop links gaitors perished

front pads getting low

rear lower tie rod bushes perished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,731 miles

both front anti-roll bar droplink bushes perrished, osf weeping

both front lower ball joint bushes perrishing

minor serface cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

offside rear tyre tread and outer sidewall perrishing and cracking

slight fraying on offside front seatbelt

Fail 13 Mar 2013 24,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front anti-roll bar droplink bushes perrished, osf weeping

both front lower ball joint bushes perrishing

minor serface cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

offside rear tyre tread and outer sidewall perrishing and cracking

slight fraying on offside front seatbelt

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,398 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,600 miles

FRONT SCREEN WIPER BLADES STARTING TO LEAVE LINES

N/S FR BRAKE HOSE VERY SLIGHT PERISHING

O/S REAR INDICATOR BECOMING WHITE

SLIGHT PERISHING TO BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS

SURFACE CORROSION TO FUEL TANK HOSE CLIPS, CLIPS SECURE.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,735 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 19,735 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 17,365 miles

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

all tyres showing surface cracking

front brake hoses showing surface cracks

minor chips in windscreen

rear suspension side arm bushes showing wear

Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,365 miles

all tyres showing surface cracking

front brake hoses showing surface cracks

minor chips in windscreen

rear suspension side arm bushes showing wear

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,897 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,004 miles

Light oil misting around power steering pump shaft seals.

Fail 26 Mar 2007 12,004 miles

Light oil misting around power steering pump shaft seals.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 9,964 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 HMH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMH, 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 HMH registered?

HV03 HMH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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