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AX03 YNG

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,312 mi
Last recorded176,312 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 YNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 176,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 167,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 156,979 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 147,493 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 143,944 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 137,044 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 137,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 122,141 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 122,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 108,637 miles

Nearside front flexible brake hose outer sleeve slightly perrished.

Offside front flexible brake hose outer sleeve slightly perrished.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 108,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front flexible brake hose outer sleeve slightly perrished.

Offside front flexible brake hose outer sleeve slightly perrished.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,667 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber splitting

Fail 2 Aug 2011 95,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber splitting

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,748 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,758 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,972 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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AX03 YNG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX03 YNG, 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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AX03 YNG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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