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M700 JDM

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,568 mi
Last recorded156,568 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 JDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 156,568 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 May 2025 156,190 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 21 May 2025 156,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 May 2024 156,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 May 2023 155,457 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroding

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 May 2022 155,280 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 155,279 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 154,584 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 153,986 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 15 May 2019 146,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 136,700 miles

both front ball joint rubbers splitting

front discs warped

Fail 21 May 2018 136,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front ball joint rubbers splitting

front discs warped

Pass 16 May 2017 127,019 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 127,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 117,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 117,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,265 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 107,265 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 101,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,909 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,945 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 77,666 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 77,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 77,513 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside & offside amber marker lights deteriorated

Nearside front brake disc deteriorated

Pass 24 Dec 2010 67,885 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,389 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Offside front bumper corner marker light not working

Fail 11 Dec 2009 57,389 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front bumper corner marker light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,537 miles

n/s/rear lamp cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2008 47,534 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/rear lamp cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,514 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 38,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,267 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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M700 JDM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M700 JDM, 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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M700 JDM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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