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SW03 FFP

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,221 mi
Last recorded74,221 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 FFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,478 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,581 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,665 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 47,786 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,728 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,123 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 28,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,653 miles

Slight deterioration rear suspension upper inner arm bushes.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 24,653 miles

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

Slight deterioration rear suspension upper inner arm bushes.

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

Pass 17 May 2010 21,822 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyre(s) nearing minimum. Slight wear front brake discs & rear suspension upper arm inner bushes.

Pass 11 May 2009 18,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 May 2008 15,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 15,691 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 12,423 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 9,606 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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SW03 FFP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW03 FFP, 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 SW03 FFP registered?

SW03 FFP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is SW03 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 FFP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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