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YX03 RZF

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,750 mi
Last recorded129,750 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 RZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 129,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 999,516 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 118,973 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 118,973 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,140 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 111,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 105,196 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 105,196 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 102,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 102,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 98,553 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 93,753 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 93,753 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,344 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 89,334 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,499 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 78,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 78,039 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,777 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 71,075 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 71,075 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,407 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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YX03 RZF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YX03 RZF, 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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YX03 RZF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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