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RF03 NWY

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

219,898 mi
Last recorded219,898 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 NWY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 219,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 208,203 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 22 Jul 2016 194,576 miles

Offside Front inner edge worn

Pass 5 Aug 2015 182,974 miles

nails in n/side front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2015 182,974 miles

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

nails in n/side front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2014 172,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s headlight has condensation

Fail 8 Aug 2013 159,895 miles

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

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

n/s marker light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2013 159,895 miles

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

n/s marker light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2012 147,635 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 135,574 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 116,060 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 99,668 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 99,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 80,290 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,680 miles

auxillary sidelites on offside front and rear are going white light

front and rear no plates are delaminating

front wipers poor clear++offside blade knocking on windscreen trim

nearside front tire scuff bead slightly damaged

park lever long travel

Pass 1 Jul 2006 68,140 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 68,108 miles

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

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 NWY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NWY, 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 NWY registered?

RF03 NWY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is RF03 NWY safe to buy?

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