MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/s/r metal brake pipe corroded, advise to remove pipe from securing clamp for proper inspection.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/s/f brake pads very thin advise to have brakes looked at A.S.A.P.
O/s/f head-light lens cracked but does not affect aim.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
N/s/r metal brake pipe corroded, advise to remove pipe from securing clamp for proper inspection.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/s/f brake pads very thin advise to have brakes looked at A.S.A.P.
O/s/f head-light lens cracked but does not affect aim.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs and pads worn thin
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs and pads worn thin
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake discs and pads thin
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs and pads thin
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front shocker top mountings starting to wear
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front shocker top mountings starting to wear
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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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W100 DER is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 W100 DER, 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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W100 DER is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2003.
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