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PX03 XAL

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,836 mi
Last recorded94,836 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 XAL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 94,836 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 84,520 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s upper and lower bonding perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil on min

Fail 30 Jun 2020 84,518 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil on min

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s upper and lower bonding perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 73,926 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 73,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 64,265 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 64,229 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,465 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 59,465 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,335 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 52,335 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 44,923 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,844 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 37,844 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 30,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,768 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 22,812 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,812 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,486 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 16,486 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,363 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,824 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 XAL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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