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WL03 ALU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,034 mi
Last recorded64,034 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 ALU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 64,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,761 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,989 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,643 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,011 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2011 45,010 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,037 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,209 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,913 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,864 miles

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

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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WL03 ALU 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 84.6%.

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 WL03 ALU, 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 WL03 ALU registered?

WL03 ALU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is WL03 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL03 ALU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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