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WU03 VRL

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,872 mi
Last recorded143,872 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 VRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 143,872 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2022 143,872 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 139,622 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 138,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 136,071 miles

Hand brake travel high

Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber dust cover perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber dust cover perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber dust cover perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber dust cover perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 128,293 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 124,214 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 119,986 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 114,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 108,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 103,319 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 96,238 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 84,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,699 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,700 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 56,697 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,732 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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WU03 VRL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WU03 VRL, 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 WU03 VRL registered?

WU03 VRL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is WU03 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 VRL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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