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WG52 HLH

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

220,812 mi
Last recorded220,812 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 HLH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 220,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 210,994 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 210,989 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 208,051 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 208,046 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 May 2012 205,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 201,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 24 May 2011 201,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2010 198,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 190,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 170,578 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 139,122 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 105,335 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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WG52 HLH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WG52 HLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG52 HLH registered?

WG52 HLH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is WG52 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG52 HLH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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