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SM03 BNY

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,887 mi
Last recorded115,887 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 BNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 115,887 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 115,878 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 114,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 111,746 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working .-

Pass 24 May 2018 109,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LINK PIPE TO REAR EXHAUST BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 107,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2016 103,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING AROUND OUTER SIDEWALL.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 May 2016 103,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING AROUND OUTER SIDEWALL.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 May 2015 99,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 99,874 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 99,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 96,072 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 92,787 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 9 May 2012 90,913 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 90,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 87,717 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,875 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 85,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 85,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 84,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,698 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,740 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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SM03 BNY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM03 BNY, 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 BNY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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