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RJ03 OYD

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,490 mi
Last recorded175,490 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 OYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 175,490 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 157,407 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 136,282 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 124,948 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 112,982 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 112,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 103,311 miles

Offside wiper split

Fail 14 May 2011 102,975 miles

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

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

Offside wiper split

Pass 17 May 2010 95,670 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner shoulders

Fail 17 May 2010 95,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner shoulders

Pass 11 May 2009 83,302 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 83,302 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 74,161 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2007 63,570 miles

REAR BRAKE NEAR SIDE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT DETERATION OF REAR TIE ROD BUSHES ON REAR SUSPENSION ARMS LOWER TIE RODS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE AROUND TURBO

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS BOTH SIDES

Fail 17 Apr 2007 63,570 miles

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

REAR BRAKE NEAR SIDE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT DETERATION OF REAR TIE ROD BUSHES ON REAR SUSPENSION ARMS LOWER TIE RODS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE AROUND TURBO

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS BOTH SIDES

Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,623 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

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 OYD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OYD, 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 OYD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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