MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
401,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear back plates corroded ns and offside
Rear both shockers coroded
engine cover/under covers fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres feathering inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
slight underbody corrosion
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres feathering inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
slight underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MP03 FSL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MP03 FSL, 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 MP03 FSL registered?
MP03 FSL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is MP03 FSL safe to buy?
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