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WL03 EYM

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,561 mi
Last recorded52,561 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 EYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 52,561 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os 'toe arm' bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 47,590 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 44,445 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2024 44,445 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2023 40,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (at rear brake hose end) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 40,178 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (beside fuel tank area) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (at rear brake hose end) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,066 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Jun 2022 35,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Jun 2021 30,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is 19 years old, advise on replacing due to age of tyre.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Jun 2021 30,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre is 19 years old, advise on replacing due to age of tyre.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jul 2020 27,942 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,748 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 24,084 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,128 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,107 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,864 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,260 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,523 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,919 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,098 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,663 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,291 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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WL03 EYM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EYM, 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 WL03 EYM registered?

WL03 EYM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for WL03 EYM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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