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MK03 RVJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,578 mi
Last recorded161,578 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 RVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 161,578 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine managment light on

Fail 12 Sep 2012 149,344 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 149,344 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 136,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 136,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 129,245 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 129,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 117,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 110,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 97,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,579 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 RVJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

MK03 RVJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is MK03 RVJ safe to buy?

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