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PF03 LUR

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,107 mi
Last recorded107,107 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 LUR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,107 miles

corrosion to floor area

Fail 7 Jun 2017 107,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low inner reflector insecure (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to floor area

Pass 4 May 2016 99,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wheel arch loose

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 98,927 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wheel arch loose

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,180 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 92,180 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,076 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 57,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Jun 2013 51,710 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,617 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 38,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 34,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/side and n/side tyre side walls cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,739 miles

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

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

o/side and n/side tyre side walls cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,047 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 28,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,689 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,824 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 17,515 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 30 Jun 2006 17,515 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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PF03 LUR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PF03 LUR, 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 PF03 LUR registered?

PF03 LUR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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