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MK03 XFT

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,983 mi
Last recorded109,983 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 109,983 miles

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

steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,953 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 72,594 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,594 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,918 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 56,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,620 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 41,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

O/S REAR BOOT LID STRUT IS MISSING.

RATTLING NOISE IS AUDIBLE FROM AROUND ENGINE.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,000 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 34,980 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,795 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,477 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 23,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 XFT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

MK03 XFT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is MK03 XFT safe to buy?

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