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RF03 CEN

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,951 mi
Last recorded139,951 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 CEN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 139,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 137,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 133,102 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 133,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 129,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres are perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 128,588 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 128,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 May 2012 126,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 126,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 125,318 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 122,381 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 122,301 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 117,948 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 112,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 101,370 miles

emissions just made limits

nearside front tyre wearing low

road angel fiited in windscreen

Pass 5 May 2006 73,468 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 73,468 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 CEN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CEN, 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 RF03 CEN registered?

RF03 CEN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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