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BT03 YRV

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,113 mi
Last recorded29,113 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 29,113 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 27,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,869 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 24,345 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 20,341 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,054 miles

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

slight wear in nearside steering arm

Pass 22 May 2009 14,736 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,570 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 7,263 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 7,263 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YRV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

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

Is BT03 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 YRV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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