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MH03 VSU

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,315 mi
Last recorded107,315 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 VSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 107,315 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 98,613 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 83,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 83,124 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 63,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front discs lipped

rear discs worn

slight leak from powersteering rack boot n/s

Pass 12 Dec 2013 63,654 miles

front discs lipped

rear discs worn

slight leak from powersteering rack boot n/s

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,157 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 54,157 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,932 miles

50% of nearside rear and offside rear side lamps not working

Both front brake discs worn

Cut in nearside front tyre side wall

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,263 miles

slight outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,477 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads and discs worn low

Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,699 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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MH03 VSU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MH03 VSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH03 VSU registered?

MH03 VSU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is MH03 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH03 VSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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