MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Off side front tyre is wearing low in the inside of the tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rattle coming from the cambelt area
air bag light intermitant
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear trailing arms linkage arm bushes are starting to perish
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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 illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil level low (pre test)corrected level for test but engine noise apparent
Airbag light on
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Airbag light on
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RO03 ZLX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 RO03 ZLX, 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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RO03 ZLX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2003.
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