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LD03 UWT

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,486 mi
Last recorded135,486 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 UWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 135,486 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 128,344 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 120,626 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 112,018 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,715 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 91,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,767 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,520 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,193 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,994 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,094 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

slight damage front number plate

Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,656 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 UWT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

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

Is LD03 UWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 UWT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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