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BT03 YRW

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,644 mi
Last recorded113,644 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YRW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 113,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,265 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 102,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,993 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 90,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside FRONT TYRE CRACKED ACROSS THE TREAD-(205/50/16 )

Offside FRONT TYRE CRACKED ACROSS THE TREAD-(205/50/16)

Pass 8 May 2015 86,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2014 82,759 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 82,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 77,713 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 8 May 2012 69,431 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 62,279 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2011 62,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,467 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,723 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,353 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 31,035 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,931 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 YRW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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