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ML03 NZS

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,783 mi
Last recorded188,783 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 NZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 188,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipe over fuel tank slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes covered in sealer

minor oil leaks

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

rear tie bar bushes slightly worn/perished

Pass 19 Feb 2025 186,626 miles

Brake and fuel pipes under vehicle covered in under seal hard too assess condition

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Feb 2025 186,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake and fuel pipes under vehicle covered in under seal hard too assess condition

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Feb 2024 184,946 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated under vehicle (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion all over

Pass 22 Feb 2023 183,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f upper top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear lower tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

underbody corosion all over

Fail 22 Feb 2023 183,424 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filla pipe (clips corroded) (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f upper top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear lower tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

underbody corosion all over

Pass 23 Feb 2022 180,345 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper bearings (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 180,344 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper bearings (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 174,266 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 174,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 169,974 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 165,318 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 165,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 157,649 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 150,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 143,591 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 143,591 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 136,581 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 136,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,854 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 117,601 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 117,601 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,827 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 107,827 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 96,123 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,518 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 84,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 70,503 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,287 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,200 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 31,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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ML03 NZS is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML03 NZS, 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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ML03 NZS is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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