MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,888 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust front to centre pipe clamp corroded (Replacement recommended
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake slightly stiff to rotate (Not binding but requires attention
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust front to centre pipe clamp corroded (Replacement recommended
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake slightly stiff to rotate (Not binding but requires attention
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
Handbrake just passing test 18%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
Handbrake just passing test 18%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S number plate light slightly dim (New bulb recommended)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S & O/S front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/S & O/S front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R inner tail lamp bulb inoperative
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/S/R inner tail lamp bulb inoperative
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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SM03 BNX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 SM03 BNX, 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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SM03 BNX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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