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LM03 COU

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,812 mi
Last recorded171,812 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 COU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 171,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Inner tyre uneven wear

Fail 26 Jun 2017 171,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Inner tyre uneven wear

Pass 1 Jul 2016 152,099 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

all side markers white

Fail 29 Jun 2016 152,099 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

all side markers white

Pass 30 Jun 2015 138,295 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 138,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

all side markers white

Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 122,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 111,627 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 11,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,004 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 94,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 94,410 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 87,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,307 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 70,414 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 64,719 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 COU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 COU, 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 COU registered?

LM03 COU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is LM03 COU safe to buy?

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