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SR03 EAM

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,671 mi
Last recorded137,671 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 EAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 137,671 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 131,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 131,551 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,641 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 119,775 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections

Pass 11 Jun 2015 112,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 112,447 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 103,489 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 103,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 92,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic covers

Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,909 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 85,899 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,387 miles

noise from cam variator pulley

Fail 16 Feb 2012 82,387 miles

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

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

noise from cam variator pulley

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,049 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,375 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,880 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 37,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,635 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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SR03 EAM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SR03 EAM, 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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SR03 EAM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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