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RF03 AAX

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

176,910 mi
Last recorded176,910 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 AAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 176,910 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 176,890 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 174,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 170,561 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 170,561 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 166,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 161,281 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 161,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 152,052 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 141,087 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 141,087 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 132,276 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 124,544 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 114,096 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 105,934 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 99,205 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 91,101 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,502 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 75,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 68,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 68,298 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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RF03 AAX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RF03 AAX, 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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RF03 AAX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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