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RA03 NVT

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 NVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 94,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement semi seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 76,987 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement semi seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,106 miles

offside front tyre splitting to inner wall

Fail 28 Sep 2017 75,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside front tyre splitting to inner wall

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,786 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 Jul 2016 64,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,100 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,426 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,154 miles

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

front brake discs scored and worn and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,500 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,446 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 35,614 miles

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

front wiperblades deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,614 miles

front wiperblades deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,746 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,099 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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RA03 NVT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RA03 NVT, 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 RA03 NVT registered?

RA03 NVT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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