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LR03 ZXU

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,510 mi
Last recorded108,510 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 ZXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,510 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 108,510 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 108,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 108,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 87,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 67,346 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,859 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,441 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 40,266 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,843 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 22,595 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 22,595 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LR03 ZXU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LR03 ZXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR03 ZXU registered?

LR03 ZXU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LR03 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 ZXU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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