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SL03 BVB

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,810 mi
Last recorded117,810 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 BVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 117,810 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Rear both tyres old & perished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 117,810 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear both tyres old & perished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 109,549 miles

front anti roll link rubbers spliting

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,330 miles

O/S/F BODY MARKER DAMAGED

OIL LEAK N/S STEERING RACK GATOR

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/S/F BODY MARKER DAMAGED

O/S/R SIDE LIGHT IN/OPP

OIL LEAK N/S STEERING RACK GATOR

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 94,184 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 91,608 miles

advise front and rear number plates

Pass 14 Dec 2009 84,797 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear outer sidelight inop.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 70,464 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,706 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,446 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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SL03 BVB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL03 BVB, 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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SL03 BVB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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