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RA03 XNF

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,419 mi
Last recorded272,419 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 XNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 272,419 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 272,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 263,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 263,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 254,305 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 244,653 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 244,653 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 235,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 227,489 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 215,798 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 208,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 200,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 200,868 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 193,333 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 184,695 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 176,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 176,333 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 166,925 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 156,276 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear and Offside Rear tyres worn on both edges. 205/50WR16

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 156,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear and Offside Rear tyres worn on both edges. 205/50WR16

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 145,075 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 145,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 136,745 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 136,591 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

near side rear tyre perished.

off side rear tyre perished and shows splits deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 120,382 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 97,788 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 97,788 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 77,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front brake discs are lipped.

service brake pedal travel.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 77,684 miles

service brake pedal travel.

off and near side front brake discs are lipped.

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,218 miles

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

slight tyre tred distortion arond inner edge of offside rear tyre

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 XNF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RA03 XNF, 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 XNF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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