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SP03 MDF

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,905 mi
Last recorded110,905 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 MDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 110,905 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 110,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,297 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 88,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,929 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,929 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,179 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 56,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,095 miles

nail in offside rear tyre sidewall

nearside rear inner tail light inop

Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,095 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre sidewall

nearside rear inner tail light inop

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,459 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight 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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SP03 MDF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP03 MDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP03 MDF registered?

SP03 MDF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SP03 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 MDF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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