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HT03 RUC

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,126 mi
Last recorded102,126 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 RUC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,126 miles

n/s rear tyre worn low on edges

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s rear tyre worn low edges

Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,663 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 83,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,375 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,293 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,079 miles

fuel smell from under bonnet?

Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,002 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,237 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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HT03 RUC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HT03 RUC, 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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What year was HT03 RUC registered?

HT03 RUC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is HT03 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 RUC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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