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LC03 OJF

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,803 mi
Last recorded79,803 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 OJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,803 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 79,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,263 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 67,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,043 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,943 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,172 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 43,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,632 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2008 30,655 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 30,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 30,506 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 24,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,977 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,975 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 OJF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LC03 OJF, 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 LC03 OJF registered?

LC03 OJF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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