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MA03 VJG

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,056 mi
Last recorded104,056 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 104,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 104,056 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,679 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 95,801 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod 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 4 Mar 2017 89,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 83,677 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,142 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 73,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 65,170 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 59,045 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 59,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,902 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,614 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 46,460 miles

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,272 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 VJG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MA03 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

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

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