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WD03 ABX

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,530 mi
Last recorded88,530 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 ABX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 88,530 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,679 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 78,147 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 75,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 73,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,823 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,839 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 69,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,259 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 66,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,854 miles

front side light bulbs dim

Fail 13 Jul 2015 64,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front side light bulbs dim

Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,354 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn low in ner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,266 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,332 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,389 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 27,389 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,838 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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WD03 ABX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WD03 ABX, 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 WD03 ABX registered?

WD03 ABX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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