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BT03 YRN

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,150 mi
Last recorded88,150 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YRN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 86,453 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2024 86,542 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing o-ring deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 84,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 May 2023 84,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 82,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 82,778 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 79,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 79,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 77,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,802 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 74,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side off fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,068 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,075 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,717 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,991 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,137 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,898 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,511 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 17,631 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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BT03 YRN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT03 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

BT03 YRN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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