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SP03 VDD

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,301 mi
Last recorded83,301 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 VDD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 -3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 83,009 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 -3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,186 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2015 60,186 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,606 miles

Both rear tyres distorted

Exhaust system

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Handbrake stiff when operated

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

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

Parts of brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 50,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres distorted

Exhaust system

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Handbrake stiff when operated

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

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

Parts of brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,979 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

ns door mirror damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2013 40,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

ns door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,669 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

cut in o/s/r tyre (not showing cords)

damage to o/s/f mirror glass

movement in both front repeater lens

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,201 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 23,193 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,316 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,189 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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SP03 VDD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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