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LM03 COA

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,125 mi
Last recorded47,125 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 COA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,125 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 47,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,469 miles

Offside rear tyre has small cracks to sidewalls,advise to change.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 38,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre has small cracks to sidewalls,advise to change.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,344 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light is illuminated.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 34,344 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light is illuminated.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,659 miles

Airbag warning light is illuminated.

Engine management light is illuminated.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 29,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Steering arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Airbag warning light is illuminated.

Engine management light is illuminated.

Pass 23 May 2008 27,821 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 21,253 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 21,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 13,797 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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LM03 COA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LM03 COA, 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 LM03 COA registered?

LM03 COA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is LM03 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 COA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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