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SW03 FGG

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,736 mi
Last recorded109,736 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 FGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 109,736 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,476 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 105,476 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 104,519 miles

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

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

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 104,519 miles

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,094 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall

rear exhaust at join corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 10,094 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall

rear exhaust at join corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hazard switch slightly loose

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Dec 2012 95,807 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hazard switch slightly loose

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,328 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 91,328 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,442 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,677 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,320 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,933 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 57,504 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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 FGG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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