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PX03 VLF

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

56,579 mi
Last recorded56,579 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 VLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 56,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,006 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper lever travel off stop but efficiency ok ( badly adjusted)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer flanges deteriated

Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,811 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,445 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 49,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,789 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 47,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,241 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroding

wiper blades smear but clearing fluid

Fail 23 Apr 2015 45,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroding

wiper blades smear but clearing fluid

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,162 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 42,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 39,057 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,057 miles

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,009 miles

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Fail 14 Apr 2011 31,738 miles

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

engine and sill covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,738 miles

engine and sill covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,815 miles

engine and sill covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Fail 15 Apr 2010 29,815 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.C.1d)

engine and sill covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Fail 17 Apr 2009 24,777 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,777 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,399 miles

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,388 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,508 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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PX03 VLF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VLF, 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 PX03 VLF registered?

PX03 VLF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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