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2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,162 mi
Last recorded133,162 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 VPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 133,162 miles

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

brake caliper slight seized

front discs pitted and worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 133,161 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake caliper slight seized

front discs pitted and worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 124,997 miles

nearside reare tyre wearing on edges

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2013 124,974 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside reare tyre wearing on edges

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 111,998 miles

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

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2011 111,874 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,249 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

offside rear sidelight one of two not working

unable to check nearside front seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2011 102,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

offside rear sidelight one of two not working

unable to check nearside front seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2009 91,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,773 miles

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2008 84,209 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,565 miles

Rear outer seatbelts not fully checked as child seat are fitted

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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WF53 VPN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WF53 VPN, 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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WF53 VPN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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