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HV03 UXZ

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,945 mi
Last recorded75,945 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 UXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 75,945 miles

n/s drive shaft boot slightly loose on joint

Fail 23 Dec 2010 75,931 miles

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

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

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

only one side light o/s/r

Pass 19 Dec 2009 68,647 miles

n/s outer c/v boot loose -repacked and secured

Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 48,063 miles

aux belt worn

rear inner side light inopp

Pass 22 Dec 2006 37,408 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,145 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 34,145 miles

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

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 UXZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV03 UXZ registered?

HV03 UXZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is HV03 UXZ safe to buy?

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