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SL03 LXJ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,306 mi
Last recorded51,306 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 LXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,306 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 51,304 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 46,768 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 46,767 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,529 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,098 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,746 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 21,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,820 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,384 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,741 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 15,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,165 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 LXJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LXJ, 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 SL03 LXJ registered?

SL03 LXJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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