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RA03 XMV

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,494 mi
Last recorded76,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 XMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 76,494 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2024 75,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 74,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 72,734 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 66,108 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 58,781 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 19 May 2020 58,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,049 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,931 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,559 miles

Tyre side walls slightly cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,499 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,766 miles

Coolant level low in reservoir

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 30,766 miles

Coolant level low in reservoir

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 25,551 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind in offside rear brake

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,551 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind in offside rear brake

Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,205 miles

front tyres getting low and perishing

nearside front brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 18 Jul 2012 23,205 miles

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

front tyres getting low and perishing

nearside front brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,776 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front,near side rear and off side front brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jul 2011 20,775 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front,near side rear and off side front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,048 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,480 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 12,185 miles

nail in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,641 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 5,998 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 XMV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RA03 XMV, 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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RA03 XMV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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