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PJ03 XJY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,589 mi
Last recorded133,589 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 XJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 133,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 133,589 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre to rear exhaust joint corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 124,698 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates deteriorating

Both rear tie-bars slight play in bushes

Clean and protect brake pipes

Engine noisy

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,625 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all rubber bushes cracking (2.4.F.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors suspension parts b pipes general underside (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear nsf low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 120,616 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 120,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 107,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/s wiper linkage / spindle worn. Both rear tie bar bushesslightly worn, Exhaust centre box deteriorated slightly (corroded).

Pass 20 Mar 2012 89,448 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded.

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded slightly. O/s & n/s rear tie bar rubbers slightly deterioated but not resulting in excessive play.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 89,448 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded.

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded slightly. O/s & n/s rear tie bar rubbers slightly deterioated but not resulting in excessive play.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,786 miles

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

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

Oil leak from n/s inner drive-shaft boot/bearing, Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,059 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 45,057 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,822 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,822 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,961 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 29,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,080 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 23,080 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside 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.

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 XJY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ03 XJY, 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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PJ03 XJY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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