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ST03 UKS

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,955 mi
Last recorded120,955 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 UKS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 120,955 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 113,880 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 113,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded twin main brake pipes at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,623 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,471 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 70,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 65,026 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 58,044 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 58,043 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 53,047 miles

the parking brake has only met the minimum requirements it would appear it requires some servicing or adjustments.

Pass 26 May 2010 47,912 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 43,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 37,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 33,078 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 25,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear inner side lamps not working (replaced)

front number plate cracked

offside front door check noisy

Pass 9 May 2006 25,329 miles

both rear inner side lamps not working (replaced)

front number plate cracked

offside front door check noisy

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 UKS is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST03 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

ST03 UKS is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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