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WJ03 TVE

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 TVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 108,892 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 108,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 101,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,437 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear pads getting low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 93,437 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Inner + outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front and rear pads getting low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,692 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 87,692 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,488 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 81,487 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe in to flexey hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe in to flexed hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,466 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,044 miles

Both front tyres worn to wear indicator bars

Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn to wear indicator bars

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,148 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,766 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,592 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 48,187 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,187 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 43,368 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,743 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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WJ03 TVE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ03 TVE, 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 WJ03 TVE registered?

WJ03 TVE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is WJ03 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 TVE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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