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PX03 VOT

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,363 mi
Last recorded84,363 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 VOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 84,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 70,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 70,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 70,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 70,384 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 63,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 55,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

long brake pedal

Fail 15 Jul 2022 55,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

long brake pedal

Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 53,044 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,011 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,418 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,862 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear flange corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 33,359 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn (2.5mm)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,359 miles

o/s/r tyre worn (2.5mm)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,383 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 14,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 6,866 miles

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

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 VOT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 PX03 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

PX03 VOT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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