MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
brake servo action slow
service brake low in effort, advise brakes check
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm central tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm central tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure reflector (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper quadrant (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))
part of nearside rear side light not working
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
part of nearside rear side light not working
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
exhaust system deteriorated
fuel filler cap seal slightly perished
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system deteriorated
fuel filler cap seal slightly perished
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum/uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively also slight grab (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system deteriorated more than slight
vehicle dirty underneath
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil more than slight (leaking) (2.7.3)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
vehicle dirty underneath
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
off side front wiper blade split
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
off side front wiper blade split
NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EGDE
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LD03 MPX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 LD03 MPX, 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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LD03 MPX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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