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SM03 HWU

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,937 mi
Last recorded105,937 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 HWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 105,937 miles

Emissions not tested noise from engine (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front sidemarker lamp not working and incomplete

Oil leak ()

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle but not excessive

oil topped up during pre checks

various components under vehiclr corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 102,879 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,765 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 95,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipes coated in grease

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 83,407 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,927 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,947 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,350 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,038 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,418 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 HWU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

SM03 HWU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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