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WV03 XBU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 XBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 105,286 miles

Offside Rear position lamp not illuminated but not less than 50%

childseat fitted so full inspection of seatbelts could not be carried out

Fail 22 Aug 2015 105,240 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp not illuminated but not less than 50%

childseat fitted so full inspection of seatbelts could not be carried out

Fail 12 Aug 2014 101,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 99,611 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,714 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,108 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 72,716 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 67,247 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,591 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,852 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,574 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 43,574 miles

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

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

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

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)

handbrake lever has alot of travel but does not yet reach stop

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has x3 cuts on outer sidewall

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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WV03 XBU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WV03 XBU, 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 WV03 XBU registered?

WV03 XBU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is WV03 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 XBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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