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RF03 TKJ

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,578 mi
Last recorded110,578 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 TKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 110,578 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 110,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,008 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 98,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 81,821 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,044 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 62,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 51,344 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 38,457 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 TKJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

RF03 TKJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is RF03 TKJ safe to buy?

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