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SO03 TXJ

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,098 mi
Last recorded52,098 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 TXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 52,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 51,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,852 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,975 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 45,326 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,266 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 42,266 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,451 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 40,451 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 39,002 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,817 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 37,797 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 37,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,025 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 36,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,524 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 35,077 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,077 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,742 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 29,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,994 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 29,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,925 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,147 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 29,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,659 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,526 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,490 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,309 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,608 miles

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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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SO03 TXJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO03 TXJ, 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 SO03 TXJ registered?

SO03 TXJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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