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RO03 VVL

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,445 mi
Last recorded109,445 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 VVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,445 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 109,435 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 102,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

rear brake back plates deteriorated

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear brake back plates deteriorated

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 97,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 93,880 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 93,880 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 88,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,308 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,879 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 74,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,059 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 69,768 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 64,731 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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RO03 VVL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

RO03 VVL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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