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WF03 EVB

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,225 mi
Last recorded120,225 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 EVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,225 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2016 109,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2015 100,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,001 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 86,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 80,472 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,527 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,811 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 55,634 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,615 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,547 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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WF03 EVB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF03 EVB, 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 WF03 EVB registered?

WF03 EVB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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