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RIL 5869

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,364 mi
Last recorded127,364 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 5869
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 127,364 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 122,409 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 122,409 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 107,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 88,993 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 83,932 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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RIL 5869 is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RIL 5869, 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

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What year was RIL 5869 registered?

RIL 5869 is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is RIL 5869 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 5869 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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