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RO03 VFC

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,438 mi
Last recorded90,438 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 VFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 90,438 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively attention recommended (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear bend starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,273 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,817 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,836 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,898 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,174 miles

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

offside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,806 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,561 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,530 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,155 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,478 miles

some scuffing to tyre sidewall nearside front

Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

some scuffing to tyre sidewall nearside front

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,138 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,602 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 27,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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RO03 VFC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RO03 VFC, 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 RO03 VFC registered?

RO03 VFC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RO03 VFC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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