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LB03 XRZ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,847 mi
Last recorded76,847 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 XRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 76,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,987 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 70,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 70,220 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 70,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,967 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,563 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 64,563 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,315 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,379 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 61,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,846 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,021 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 56,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,512 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,516 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 48,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,839 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,839 miles

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

near-side rear outer side lamp not working.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,269 miles

off-side rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 39,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near-side rear outer sidelamp not working.

off-side rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 35,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,134 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 31,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,145 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 20,092 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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LB03 XRZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB03 XRZ, 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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LB03 XRZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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