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LT03 SVF

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,556 mi
Last recorded92,556 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 SVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 82,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Boot Slightly Perishing/Cracking

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Perishing/Cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Boot Slightly Perishing/Cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,937 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Perrishing

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,086 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 72,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,503 miles

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

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

off side front outer cv boot weeping from inner clip

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,899 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 63,843 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are difrent size to front tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,366 miles

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

both front tyres 205/55/16 both rear tyres 205/50/16

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,092 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 43,321 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,321 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,651 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL STARING TO CRACK

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,522 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,558 miles

Excessive goods on rear seat.This is grounds to refuse to test.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,361 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL STRUCTUAL DAMAGE

nail in tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2006 21,361 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL STRUCTUAL DAMAGE

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

nail in tyre

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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LT03 SVF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LT03 SVF, 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 LT03 SVF registered?

LT03 SVF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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