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SL03 VWV

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,276 mi
Last recorded74,276 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs and rear discs corroded to excess

Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,568 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,815 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 50,815 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,622 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 47,622 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn at edges and side walls cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2007 40,720 miles

both front tyres feathering

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,276 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 VWV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

SL03 VWV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is SL03 VWV safe to buy?

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