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MK03 XDE

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,206 mi
Last recorded138,206 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 138,206 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 138,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 135,817 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 135,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened joint failed and detached (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2016 124,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

gearbox slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2016 124,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 113,716 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 113,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 104,878 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 104,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 97,464 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 97,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,144 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 82,866 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,866 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 81,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 81,098 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,974 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,436 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,767 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 42,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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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MK03 XDE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK03 XDE, 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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MK03 XDE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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