MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear back box coroded
Rear subframe and suspension slightly rusted components
Offside rear brake pipe corroded and brake pipe across rear axle corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear arms front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Fixed (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake pipe corroded and brake pipe across rear axle corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear arms front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine very noisy and rattly
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake caliper incorrectly adjusted
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine very noisy and rattly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake caliper incorrectly adjusted
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
airbag fault warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
airbag fault warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Airbag light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SR03 EAX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SR03 EAX, 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 EAX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 July 2003.
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