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LM03 PTX

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,287 mi
Last recorded123,287 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 PTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 123,287 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 118,405 miles

both no plates in a poor condition

both rear brake discs in a very poor condition

front exhaust heat shield adrift

o/s/f bumper light n/w

Fail 30 Nov 2010 118,405 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both no plates in a poor condition

both rear brake discs in a very poor condition

front exhaust heat shield adrift

o/s/f bumper light n/w

Pass 10 Nov 2009 112,131 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 105,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 98,988 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 98,988 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 93,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 83,658 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 PTX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LM03 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

LM03 PTX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is LM03 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 PTX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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