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PE03 FVZ

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,943 mi
Last recorded115,943 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 FVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inners appear worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexy section deteriorated

front head lamp washers/wipers-weak/deteriorated

low effort/no lock from os park brake-may require service/adjustment

park brake high may require service/adjustment

slight accident damage to rear chassis area

Fail 21 Jan 2016 103,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inners appear worn (3.5.1g)

MIL-warning lamp on-may require investigation

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexy section deteriorated

front head lamp washers/wipers-weak/deteriorated

low effort/no lock from os park brake-may require service/adjustment

park brake high may require service/adjustment

slight accident damage to rear chassis area

Fail 6 Oct 2014 89,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 89,676 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,568 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,536 miles

both front flexi brake hoses rubbers deteriorated

fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,328 miles

both front flexi brake hoses rubbers perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2010 60,105 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 53,484 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,226 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,749 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,529 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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PE03 FVZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PE03 FVZ, 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 PE03 FVZ registered?

PE03 FVZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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