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RA52 HHL

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,485 mi
Last recorded97,485 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 HHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 97,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,213 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 91,215 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust hanger rubber broken

Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,609 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 84,607 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,048 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 80,048 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,633 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2020 77,601 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2019 74,407 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but unlikely to be misread

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2019 74,407 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but unlikely to be misread

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 71,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,879 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 64,595 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 61,567 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 58,996 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 53,990 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 49,760 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 46,227 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,550 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 38,965 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,932 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 30,294 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 30,294 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 21,282 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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RA52 HHL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RA52 HHL, 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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RA52 HHL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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