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RE03 UGV

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,199 mi
Last recorded123,199 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 UGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 123,199 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 123,199 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 116,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 110,485 miles

oil leaks

Fail 17 Nov 2015 110,483 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2014 102,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,806 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 80,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,414 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 66,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,136 miles

front & rear no plates distorted

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread outside edge & tread getting low

stone chip to zone"a" w/screen

Fail 5 Apr 2007 57,136 miles

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

front & rear no plates distorted

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread outside edge & tread getting low

stone chip to zone"a" w/screen

Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,944 miles

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread outer edge and scrubbing inner edge

small stone chip zone a w/screen

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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RE03 UGV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE03 UGV, 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 RE03 UGV registered?

RE03 UGV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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