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SP03 VDE

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,513 mi
Last recorded96,513 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 VDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,513 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,470 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,229 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 74,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear at inner egde of nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,549 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear at inner egde of nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,576 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades torn.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 59,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 59,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,558 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,008 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 VDE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

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

Is SP03 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 VDE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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