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PJ03 HNM

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,258 mi
Last recorded135,258 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 HNM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 135,258 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 135,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 118,691 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 118,691 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 114,773 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Windscreen has smearing mark(s) to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Fail 28 Dec 2015 114,773 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Windscreen has smearing mark(s) to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Pass 31 Dec 2014 111,267 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 103,091 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 96,563 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 95,194 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 95,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 51,954 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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PJ03 HNM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ03 HNM, 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 PJ03 HNM registered?

PJ03 HNM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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