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RF03 LZK

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,372 mi
Last recorded102,372 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 LZK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 102,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,046 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,177 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,673 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 64,673 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,267 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 47,766 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,608 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 LZK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF03 LZK?

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What year was RF03 LZK registered?

RF03 LZK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is RF03 LZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 LZK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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