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RV03 XVY

2003 Volvo S40

Green Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,936 mi
Last recorded148,936 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 XVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 148,936 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 141,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 141,435 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 138,231 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 134,374 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 128,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 124,406 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 120,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 115,121 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 115,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 111,860 miles

spare tyre missing

Pass 9 Mar 2007 88,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,863 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 64,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XVY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV03 XVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV03 XVY registered?

RV03 XVY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is RV03 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 XVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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