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BT03 YRU

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,413 mi
Last recorded73,413 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 May 2023 73,413 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 70,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 68,573 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 66,284 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 63,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 60,452 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 57,395 miles

front,rear discs are worn and rear padsare getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,735 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,038 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cracking on n/s front outer wall

slight cracking on n/s rear outer wall

slight cracking on o/s front outer wall

Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,155 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,205 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,670 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 YRU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

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

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