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SM03 ZSD

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,961 mi
Last recorded103,961 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 ZSD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 May 2017 103,961 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 96,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,912 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 84,234 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,359 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhust peeling and joint fractured

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,255 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,932 miles

Screw in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,031 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 ZSD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

SM03 ZSD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SM03 ZSD safe to buy?

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