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BT03 RBU

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,480 mi
Last recorded131,480 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 RBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 131,480 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 131,479 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet secured only by the safety catch

Different road wheel size fitted to each axle

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 118,090 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 117,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,614 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,463 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 105,501 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 105,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 100,419 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread has a small spilt in it.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 100,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread has a small spilt in it.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,531 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2008 84,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,842 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,975 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 54,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside rear tyre is perished

unable to test nearside front headlamp aim

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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BT03 RBU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT03 RBU, 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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BT03 RBU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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