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DA03 RAM

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,533 mi
Last recorded83,533 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 RAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 83,533 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 83,533 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 78,012 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,502 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,072 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,337 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 64,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,444 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 39,644 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 39,644 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,692 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 36,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2010 31,793 miles

damage on n//s/r of vehicle childseat fittedon n/s/r sea

Fail 30 Jan 2010 31,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

damage on n//s/r of vehicle childseat fittedon n/s/r sea

Pass 31 Jan 2009 25,793 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 11,465 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 7,936 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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DA03 RAM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA03 RAM, 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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DA03 RAM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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