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ST03 AOP

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,304 mi
Last recorded93,304 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 AOP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2019 93,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively part missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split(drop link) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both n/s and/o/s shocks corroded

fuel filter insecure also corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,213 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside shoulder

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 90,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint and dust cover damaged. drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired spring not at spring stop (2.4.A.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside shoulder

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,405 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,675 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 81,636 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged FLEX HOSE SPLIT AND SHOWING CORDS (3.6.B.4d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working O/S AND N/S REAR INNER TAIL LIGHTS OUT (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 70,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,896 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,239 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,340 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,379 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,600 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,600 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,027 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,694 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,912 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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ST03 AOP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ST03 AOP, 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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What year was ST03 AOP registered?

ST03 AOP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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