MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,301 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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