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RN03 GMG

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,085 mi
Last recorded141,085 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 GMG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 141,085 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 133,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 126,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 120,352 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 113,465 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 107,844 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,866 miles

advise;underbody & sill &inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,576 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 88,576 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades streaky

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,617 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 75,617 miles

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

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

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 GMG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RN03 GMG, 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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What year was RN03 GMG registered?

RN03 GMG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is RN03 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN03 GMG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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