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RN03 GLF

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,267 mi
Last recorded116,267 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 GLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 116,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 116,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 116,260 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 109,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dash

n/s/f dashboard air bag as been activated

Pass 5 Sep 2011 100,113 miles

rear number plate light dim but working

Fail 31 Aug 2011 100,073 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear number plate light dim/ but working

Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,857 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 93,695 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

dip stick missing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,518 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 80,465 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,465 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 70,830 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 60,624 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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RN03 GLF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RN03 GLF, 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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RN03 GLF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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