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LC03 FLM

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,250 mi
Last recorded113,250 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 113,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in swept area. (Chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 113,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in swept area. (Chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 103,834 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 91,938 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 91,938 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 73,758 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 73,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,068 miles

near side rear brake pads close to legal limit

Fail 16 Apr 2016 60,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 20 May 2015 48,660 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre 3mm + tyre cracking.

Fail 13 May 2015 48,473 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre 3mm + tyre cracking.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear of exhaust is slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,321 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear caliper handbrake actuator not fully returning. (performance ok)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,551 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,593 miles

one nearside rear sidelight not working

small split offside wiper blade

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,127 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit,replace ASAP

offside front tyre worn very low (2mm)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,482 miles

advance travel handbrake

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,512 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,713 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,720 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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LC03 FLM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LC03 FLM, 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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LC03 FLM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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