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BT03 YRF

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,753 mi
Last recorded78,753 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YRF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 78,753 miles

all tyres almost worn to limit

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to rear exhaust box

Pass 28 Oct 2006 55,901 miles

rear number plate disfiguring

rear tyres starting to disfigure

Fail 28 Oct 2006 55,901 miles

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

rear number plate disfiguring

rear tyres starting to disfigure

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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BT03 YRF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT03 YRF, 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 BT03 YRF registered?

BT03 YRF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is BT03 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 YRF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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