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SL03 HPJ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,014 mi
Last recorded100,014 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 HPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2023 100,014 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 99,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,742 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 97,739 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 96,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 95,375 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 95,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,022 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,938 miles

under covers engine covers o/s track rod

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,624 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 62,831 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,575 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,951 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body corrosion

corrosion on abs rings

exhaust condition

Fail 3 Apr 2012 47,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body corrosion

corrosion on abs rings

exhaust condition

Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2010 42,718 miles

nearside front side marker light out

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Noise from engine

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,824 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,776 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 32,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 29,559 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,559 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 HPJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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