MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front shocker top mounts
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front to rear corrosion
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tail light damaged covered in tape
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All 3 rear seatbelt casings covered in black tape not affecting the operation
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front shocker top mounts
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front to rear corrosion
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tail light damaged covered in tape
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All 3 rear seatbelt casings covered in black tape not affecting the operation
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion front to rear
Nearside Front head lamp lend deteriorating
Oil leak ()
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders (4.1.E.1)
floor and chassis corroding
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flasher (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance damaged and showing white light (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position not locking down (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front head lamp lend deteriorating
Oil leak ()
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders (4.1.E.1)
floor and chassis corroding
Front bumper slightly insecure
Offside head lamp lens deteriorating
Oil leak bad ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lamp damaged showing white light (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut to cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut to cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front bumper slightly insecure
Offside head lamp lens deteriorating
Oil leak bad ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight roughness offside front wheel bearing
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 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)
crack to screen
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
crack to screen
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WG03 LUB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 WG03 LUB, 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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WG03 LUB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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