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MK03 RVA

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,385 mi
Last recorded83,385 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 RVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 83,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 72,162 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,069 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking(195/60R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Engine coolant bottle low/empty

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking(195/60R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2022 61,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking(195/60R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Engine coolant bottle low/empty

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking(195/60R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,374 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,704 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,928 miles

surface corrosion to components under the vehicle

wet test

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,226 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,379 miles

Drivers side rear side light out, 1 of 3

Fail 18 Mar 2014 40,372 miles

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

Drivers side rear side light out, 1 of 3

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,690 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,685 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 35,442 miles

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

brake warning light on

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,442 miles

brake warning light on

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,791 miles

Warning light on dash

Fail 26 Mar 2009 27,791 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Warning light on dash

Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,523 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,076 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 RVA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MK03 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

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

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