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NA03 RKU

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,196 mi
Last recorded153,196 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 RKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 153,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catylist joint (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front foglight lens damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2018 153,194 miles

Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catylist joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHT GLASS BROKEN

Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,557 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 137,557 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty Intermittant (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 121,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2016 121,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2015 106,234 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 106,234 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2014 91,928 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 89,203 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 89,195 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s and N/s rear brake discs in poor condition advise replacement soon

Pass 31 May 2012 84,928 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,530 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 79,304 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 72,264 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 72,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 64,484 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 64,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 56,588 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 48,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,920 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,120 miles

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

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

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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NA03 RKU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NA03 RKU, 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 NA03 RKU registered?

NA03 RKU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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