MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S103 SBD is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1999 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 104,517 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S103 SBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of S103 SBD?
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What year was S103 SBD registered?
S103 SBD is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S103 SBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S103 SBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S103 SBD have outstanding finance?
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