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LS03 PPU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,145 mi
Last recorded100,145 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 PPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 100,145 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 95,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,783 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,932 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,748 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,980 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,051 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,223 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 73,223 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,350 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

all tyres are cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2016 69,350 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

all tyres are cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,876 miles

oil level low

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,752 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 60,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,414 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 56,414 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,478 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 51,478 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011
Fail 13 Jun 2011

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,959 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,885 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 32,019 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,019 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 24,976 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,968 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 PPU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

LS03 PPU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LS03 PPU safe to buy?

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