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PF03 RVA

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

204,984 mi
Last recorded204,984 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 RVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 204,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 204,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 199,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 196,839 miles

all tyres are worn on edges

n/s/r damper misting

o/s cv boot perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 186,638 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges, rear brake pipes rusty.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 186,638 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges, rear brake pipes rusty.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 173,313 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 173,313 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 156,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 156,496 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 142,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 142,665 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 130,009 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 130,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 119,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

dual mass flywheel worn noise from clutch bell housing.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 109,100 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 97,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 97,217 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,492 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 66,948 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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PF03 RVA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PF03 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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PF03 RVA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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