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2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,869 mi
Last recorded67,869 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 CFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,869 miles

front suspension rubber gaiters deteriorating

imbalance on front brakes

o/s/f brake lazy

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,373 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 59,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,514 miles

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

front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust flange weak

Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,824 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust starting to weaken at rear join

fuel cap seal starting to split but still seals

n/s/r tyre has cut to cords but not bigger than requirements to fail

Fail 10 Feb 2016 55,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust starting to weaken at rear join

fuel cap seal starting to split but still seals

n/s/r tyre has cut to cords but not bigger than requirements to fail

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,896 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 52,896 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 48,427 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 45,276 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 42,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wipers split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,992 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 34,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 31,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,674 miles

Advise slight damage to front bumper.

Pass 1 May 2007 19,589 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges

front wiper blades starting to smear and judder

nearside rear outter side light not working

Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,211 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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LS03 CFU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LS03 CFU, 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 LS03 CFU registered?

LS03 CFU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is LS03 CFU safe to buy?

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