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DF03 YPZ

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,681 mi
Last recorded97,681 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear TYRE WORN

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,975 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 84,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,817 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Rear BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,069 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 66,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 63,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear suspension bushes beginning to split

Pass 13 May 2014 63,563 miles

rear suspension bushes beginning to split

Pass 14 May 2013 60,594 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 56,760 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,943 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 49,046 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2010 49,046 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 42,137 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,927 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 24,767 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,704 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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DF03 YPZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF03 YPZ, 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 DF03 YPZ registered?

DF03 YPZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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