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MK03 XFS

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,747 mi
Last recorded95,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,747 miles

light scratch marks across screen

slight play in offside front top shock absorber mounting

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,370 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 80,999 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 80,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,607 miles

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

exhaust rusty in places

front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear lower suspension tie bar bushes weak

slight windscreen stone damage

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,338 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rusty in places

slight rear brake disc corrosion

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 12 Jun 2013 67,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rusty in places

slight rear brake disc corrosion

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,325 miles

exhaust rusty in places

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,683 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty in places

Fail 18 Jan 2012 60,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty in places

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,999 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly

signs of oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,640 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,145 miles

N/s outer CV boot leaking grease. no obvious split evident.?

Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,848 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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MK03 XFS is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XFS, 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 MK03 XFS registered?

MK03 XFS is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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