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MM03 FPN

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,489 mi
Last recorded188,489 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 FPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 188,489 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 186,736 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 9 May 2016 169,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 169,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 5 May 2015 147,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,705 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 98,417 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 93,398 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 93,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 85,082 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 75,825 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges,customer to monitor

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

Pass 29 May 2009 66,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 56,285 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 56,278 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,348 miles

HEAD LAMP AIM LOW NOT BELOW MOT STD

N/S/F O/S/F TYRES LOW TREAD ON EDGES

N/S/R BRAKE PADS APPROX 1/2 WORN +

WIPER BLADES POOR CLEARANCE OF SCREEN

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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MM03 FPN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MM03 FPN, 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 MM03 FPN registered?

MM03 FPN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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