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SV03 RHY

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

42,079 mi
Last recorded42,079 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 RHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2024 42,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,321 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 41,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear outer sills holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,159 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 40,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 38,989 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 38,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 38,318 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 38,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 37,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 37,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,097 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Horizontal bar inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Horizontal bar inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 36,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Horizontal bar inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Horizontal bar inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,690 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 34,687 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/s front & n/s rear marker lights not working

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside inner tail lamp inop

Fail 24 Feb 2016 33,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside inner tail lamp inop

Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side front wheel bearing rough

Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,378 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

near side front & off side rear running lamps inop

near side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,518 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,290 miles

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

o/s/r & n/s/f marker light inop

Fail 21 Feb 2012 27,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/f marker light inop

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,752 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,306 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,662 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 19,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,948 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 13,900 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 11,014 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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SV03 RHY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SV03 RHY, 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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SV03 RHY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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