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W1 HSY

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

99,877 mi
Last recorded99,877 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 HSY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 99,877 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 99,877 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 92,364 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 92,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 90,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 90,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 89,235 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,227 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 86,134 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 86,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2020 84,025 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 84,023 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,367 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 73,367 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,761 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 65,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,297 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 57,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,854 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,055 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 47,055 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 44,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,421 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 43,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,399 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 25,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,655 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 19,655 miles

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

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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W1 HSY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 W1 HSY, 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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W1 HSY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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