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LD03 UWA

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,980 mi
Last recorded84,980 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 UWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,980 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 80,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,623 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 75,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,900 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 69,855 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 52,680 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,583 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,465 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,342 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 34,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,334 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 UWA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD03 UWA, 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 UWA registered?

LD03 UWA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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