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SV03 RNX

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 RNX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 76,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Fail 20 Nov 2015 76,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure FUEL FILTER (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside All position lamps not working SIDE MARKER (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,948 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,923 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 51,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,346 miles

Fuel filter corroded

N/s full beam low

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 46,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel filter corroded

N/s full beam low

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 44,123 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,733 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,386 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,144 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 34,144 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre on wear indicators

Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,524 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 25,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 RNX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RNX, 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 SV03 RNX registered?

SV03 RNX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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