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RV03 GZS

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,629 mi
Last recorded162,629 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 GZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 162,629 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 150,910 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 150,873 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 135,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 135,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,247 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 121,240 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,784 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 114,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 102,401 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 101,869 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,982 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,323 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 42,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,909 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,742 miles

near side rear tyre has nail in centre tread

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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RV03 GZS is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV03 GZS, 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 RV03 GZS registered?

RV03 GZS is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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