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AV03 YKW

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,852 mi
Last recorded105,852 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YKW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer sill corroded just outside prescribed area of seat belt location anchoring point.

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 105,783 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel Filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure Headlamp reflector insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer sill corroded just outside prescribed area of seat belt location anchoring point.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,713 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both rear discs in poor condion

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,962 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 62,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 60,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 55,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,151 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 48,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 40,866 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,073 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 32,734 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,482 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,730 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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AV03 YKW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV03 YKW, 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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AV03 YKW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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