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WK03 ZHX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,071 mi
Last recorded84,071 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 ZHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit all so sight perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 84,071 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 84,069 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe leaking main run (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,421 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 79,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front strut top slightly tight

Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,034 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and top nosiey (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,479 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 68,478 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 65,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,046 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wiper blades slight split

Fail 30 Aug 2011 61,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wiper blades slight split

Fail 24 Aug 2010 56,342 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,342 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 45,701 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,701 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,337 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 44,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,617 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2006 23,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,034 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 ZHX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 ZHX, 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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What year was WK03 ZHX registered?

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

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