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LN03 VFE

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,760 mi
Last recorded113,760 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 VFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 113,760 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 113,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 104,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 98,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 89,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,350 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 74,350 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,738 miles

rear disc in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,512 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 58,512 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,476 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES O/S/R TYRE HAS POSSIBLE PUNTURE FRONT DISKS HAVE WEAR LIPS

Fail 9 Mar 2011 51,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES O/S/R TYRE HAS POSSIBLE PUNTURE FRONT DISKS HAVE WEAR LIPS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,533 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 45,533 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION FRONT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMMITS O/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,786 miles

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,786 miles

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTER EDGES

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,507 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,415 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,548 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,626 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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LN03 VFE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LN03 VFE, 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 LN03 VFE registered?

LN03 VFE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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