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MA03 VHE

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,903 mi
Last recorded101,903 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 VHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on both shoulders

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 1,6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,082 miles

Nearside Front getting low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front on the limit

Side markers colour faded (all four)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 98,082 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front getting low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front on the limit

Side markers colour faded (all four)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,825 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,964 miles

Oil leak

indicator stalk loose

o/s/f indicator showing white light

o/s/r side runing light showing white light

Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,964 miles

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

Oil leak

indicator stalk loose

o/s/f indicator showing white light

o/s/r side runing light showing white light

Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,865 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 78,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 17 Jun 2011 69,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front lower bumper trim missing

nearside front fog light missing

Fail 16 Jun 2011 69,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front lower bumper trim missing

nearside front fog light missing

rear additional side lights nearside rear and offside rear inoperative

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,439 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 61,439 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,568 miles

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

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

tracking may need re seting

Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,931 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,761 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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MA03 VHE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA03 VHE, 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 MA03 VHE registered?

MA03 VHE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is MA03 VHE safe to buy?

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