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RJ03 NPG

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,142 mi
Last recorded130,142 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 NPG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 130,142 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Number Plate deteriorated

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Offside Front Seat belt frayed

Rear Exhaust joint very rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2018 121,370 miles

Chip in windsreen

Nearside Front mirror cracked

OS and NS lower wishbone ball joint dust covers perished

Offside Front Driver seat belt frayed

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

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Rear Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 121,370 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windsreen

Nearside Front mirror cracked

OS and NS lower wishbone ball joint dust covers perished

Offside Front Driver seat belt frayed

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

Rear Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,151 miles

Fuel pipe very slight corrosion

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear exhaust joint very rusty mid ot rear

Fail 18 Jul 2017 116,075 miles

Indicator switch insecure Mount on column (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe very slight corrosion

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear exhaust joint very rusty mid ot rear

Pass 25 Jul 2016 111,652 miles

All side marker lights starting to deteriorate

Fuel cap seal starting to perish/crack

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% only 1 of 2 bulbs working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 108,716 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 105,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 105,561 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 101,952 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 97,532 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 97,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jul 2010 85,367 miles

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

Nsr tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not to excess.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 77,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nsr tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to expose the cords.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nsr tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to expose the cords.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,772 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 49,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,237 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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RJ03 NPG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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