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SL03 VWN

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,361 mi
Last recorded80,361 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 VWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 80,361 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced excessive corrosion underside of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 73,647 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 68,226 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 68,208 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,638 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 63,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,508 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,987 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 60,987 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,370 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,155 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,352 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 54,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,492 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 52,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,997 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,682 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,134 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,811 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 VWN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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