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LD03 MWV

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,011 mi
Last recorded110,011 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 MWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,011 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 110,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,895 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,530 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 84,530 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,999 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 76,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,439 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,919 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,155 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,291 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 45,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,271 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,267 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,212 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 24,180 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,684 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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LD03 MWV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MWV, 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 LD03 MWV registered?

LD03 MWV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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