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WR03 NHU

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,294 mi
Last recorded87,294 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 NHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,294 miles

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,744 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 72,744 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 59,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,264 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 47,721 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 47,720 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,091 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 47,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,492 miles

all brake discs have some wear

Fail 20 Feb 2008 43,492 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake discs have some wear

Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,493 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,460 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 34,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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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WR03 NHU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WR03 NHU, 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 WR03 NHU registered?

WR03 NHU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WR03 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 NHU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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