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PY03 GXW

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,298 mi
Last recorded137,298 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 GXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 137,298 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 137,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 134,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 134,099 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 126,629 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 126,594 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 24 Jun 2008 117,302 miles

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 23 Jun 2008 117,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Jul 2007 106,103 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 106,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 88,388 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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PY03 GXW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PY03 GXW, 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 PY03 GXW registered?

PY03 GXW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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