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PX03 VFN

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

88,076 mi
Last recorded88,076 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 VFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 88,076 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 87,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,935 miles

Front both sides outer lights on bumper incorrect colour

Front both sides tyres perishing inner side wall

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear lens slight damaged signs of water in system

Rear both sides outer lights on bumper incorrect colour

Rear both sides tyres perishing inner side wall

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

engine bay slight oil leak need further investigating

exhaust system corroding

front end slight damaged (bonnet,grill and lower bumper area

front number plate slight damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2016 77,935 miles

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

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

Front both sides outer lights on bumper incorrect colour

Front both sides tyres perishing inner side wall

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear lens slight damaged signs of water in system

Rear both sides outer lights on bumper incorrect colour

Rear both sides tyres perishing inner side wall

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

engine bay slight oil leak need further investigating

exhaust system corroding

front end slight damaged (bonnet,grill and lower bumper area

front number plate slight damaged

Fail 15 May 2015 75,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 75,613 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,670 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 72,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,631 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,070 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 67,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 56,953 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 56,953 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,877 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,877 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 44,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,354 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,397 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 33,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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PX03 VFN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 PX03 VFN, 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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PX03 VFN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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