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MK03 XGA

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,118 mi
Last recorded90,118 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XGA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s wiper spindles have play

Fail 28 Jul 2020 90,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s wiper spindles have play

Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,931 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s upper pivot / bearing slight rough when doing lock to lock checks (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front wiper linkage worn

hand brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 26 Jul 2019 82,905 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH TOP MOUNTS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Backbox exhaust leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

FUEL LEVEL GAUGE NOT WORKING

Offside Front WIPER LINKAGE BUSH WORN

Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,365 miles

Front n/s and o/s wiper arm linkage has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 75,365 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front n/s and o/s wiper arm linkage has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,798 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 68,798 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,971 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 64,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,301 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 61,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,137 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 57,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,559 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,676 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,623 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,775 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,736 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 XGA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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