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RJ03 NND

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

209,357 mi
Last recorded209,357 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 NND
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 209,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 200,100 miles

both rear tyres have flat spots on inside tread aera

Fail 9 May 2016 200,080 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres have flat spots on inside tread aera

Pass 8 May 2015 186,728 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 174,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 155,223 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 155,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2012 138,767 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 138,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 114,681 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 114,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 97,890 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 81,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 67,986 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 67,986 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,736 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,183 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

oil leak

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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RJ03 NND is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 RJ03 NND, 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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RJ03 NND is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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