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MK03 RUC

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,648 mi
Last recorded112,648 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 RUC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 112,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f suspension leg top mount tight when turning

o/s/f cv boot slightly damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2020 112,648 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f suspension leg top mount tight when turning

o/s/f cv boot slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2019 101,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight damage to tread on n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi hose (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

off side hand brake effort low

Fail 13 Jun 2018 95,471 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi hose (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

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

off side hand brake effort low

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,465 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,127 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 87,127 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,388 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 70,385 miles

nsf tyre worn to 2mm and cracked on outer sidewall

osf and osr tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Fail 7 Jun 2013 70,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nsf tyre worn to 2mm and cracked on outer sidewall

osf and osr tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,726 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs very corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,954 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 60,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

fuel filter very rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,889 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 55,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 39,019 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,658 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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MK03 RUC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MK03 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 MK03 RUC registered?

MK03 RUC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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