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SO03 UOF

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

73,272 mi
Last recorded73,272 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 UOF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 73,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,692 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 69,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,398 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated imploded (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 60,159 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated imploded (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 58,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 53,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,178 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 45,427 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 39,211 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,399 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 35,399 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,601 miles

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

misting of oil on sump gearbox

nsr disc scored

Fail 17 Jun 2013 32,601 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

misting of oil on sump gearbox

nsr disc scored

Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,589 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 31,589 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,082 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 30,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,718 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 27,718 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,137 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,042 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,149 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,157 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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SO03 UOF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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