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MA03 VJD

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

133,738 mi
Last recorded133,738 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 VJD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 133,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 133,735 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 127,382 miles

Windscreen wiper assembly worn

Fail 19 Jan 2023 127,382 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper assembly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2022 114,938 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper wheel box worn

Fail 19 Jan 2022 114,935 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper wheel box worn

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,211 miles

underneath of vehicle light corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2021 110,211 miles

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

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

Underside of the vehicle various amounts and degrees of corrosion at the time of test.

Fail 13 Jan 2021 110,157 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underside of the vehicle various amounts and degrees of corrosion at the time of test.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 105,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 90,979 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 90,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 74,915 miles

rear metal brake pipes getting a bit rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,161 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 56,076 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 56,076 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,988 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 52,988 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,920 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 49,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,652 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 46,652 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,352 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,887 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,987 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 31,711 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,711 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,432 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 VJD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VJD, 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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MA03 VJD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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