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SM03 HWN

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

82,057 mi
Last recorded82,057 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 HWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,057 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 82,057 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 78,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,081 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 77,376 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,081 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 67,660 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 67,660 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,751 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,751 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,005 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 60,005 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,133 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,267 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 53,267 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,097 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 49,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,126 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 37,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HWN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 HWN, 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 SM03 HWN registered?

SM03 HWN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is SM03 HWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 HWN shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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