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LG03 JOH

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,092 mi
Last recorded99,092 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 JOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 99,092 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 97,844 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 97,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a below driver,s view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 96,047 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 96,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,995 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,913 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,319 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,160 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,203 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,035 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,421 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 78,419 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,378 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,113 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 68,113 miles

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

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

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

Off side front bumper marker lamp inoperative

Off side rear outer side light inoperative

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,146 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,421 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 62,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,095 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,960 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,379 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,763 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 47,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,502 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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LG03 JOH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG03 JOH, 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 LG03 JOH registered?

LG03 JOH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is LG03 JOH safe to buy?

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