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LA03 UVK

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,305 mi
Last recorded54,305 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 UVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,305 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 54,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,202 miles

drivers seat belt fraying (advise early attention)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 50,200 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

drivers seat belt fraying (advise early attention)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,972 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

visible pattern only on inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,972 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

visible pattern only on inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,293 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,869 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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LA03 UVK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LA03 UVK, 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 LA03 UVK registered?

LA03 UVK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is LA03 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA03 UVK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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