MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads look low
slight fraying o/s front seat belt
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads look low
slight fraying o/s front seat belt
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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PE03 FWR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PE03 FWR, 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 FWR registered?
PE03 FWR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2003.
Is PE03 FWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for PE03 FWR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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