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MK03 XFP

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,250 mi
Last recorded87,250 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 87,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

near side hand brake lower effort

Pass 21 Feb 2013 87,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side hand brake lower effort

Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,328 miles

offside rear door outside handle broken,does not open from outside.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,725 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 20 Feb 2009 57,026 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 57,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,380 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,551 miles

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

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 XFP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MK03 XFP, 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 MK03 XFP registered?

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

Is MK03 XFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 XFP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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