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WK03 ZHW

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,900 mi
Last recorded59,900 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 ZHW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyres perishing in tread

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,897 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyres perishing in tread

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,065 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,953 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 51,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,409 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,289 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,028 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,906 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 34,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,360 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 33,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,913 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 29,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,371 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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WK03 ZHW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WK03 ZHW, 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 WK03 ZHW registered?

WK03 ZHW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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