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WG03 LUB

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,022 mi
Last recorded186,022 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 LUB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 186,022 miles

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 186,022 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 180,610 miles

corrosion front to rear

Pass 16 May 2018 176,513 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 176,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 171,087 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure

Offside head lamp lens deteriorating

Oil leak bad ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017

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 ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 165,603 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 161,283 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 161,283 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 158,710 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2014 158,710 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 155,640 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 155,640 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 149,874 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 149,874 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2011 145,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 141,172 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,558 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 13,558 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 129,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 110,210 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 110,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 97,001 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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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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