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AO03 WYJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,318 mi
Last recorded104,318 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 104,318 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 98,748 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,768 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,628 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 82,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 77,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,004 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,809 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 66,068 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 59,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,427 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,521 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 46,521 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,959 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 29,882 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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AO03 WYJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AO03 WYJ, 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 AO03 WYJ registered?

AO03 WYJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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