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LS03 PPK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,285 mi
Last recorded100,285 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 PPK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 100,285 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 100,245 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,935 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,120 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,323 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 39,808 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not adversely effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,421 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 14 Jun 2018 38,420 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,186 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,896 miles

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,605 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 31,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,107 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cut..

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,049 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,871 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,325 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 8,871 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 PPK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PPK, 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 LS03 PPK registered?

LS03 PPK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is LS03 PPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 PPK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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