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HV03 UXY

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,082 mi
Last recorded191,082 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 UXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 191,082 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 180,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. bulb misaligned in lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from middle of car to both rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bonnet release handle broken

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 180,757 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 173,488 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 173,488 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 163,753 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 151,818 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 140,651 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 127,545 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 127,545 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 116,495 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre mildly distorted and cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2012 106,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 95,715 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,110 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 87,110 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 7 May 2010 83,969 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 75,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2009 75,040 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2008 68,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 60,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 53,336 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 UXY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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