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DY03 AVF

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,927 mi
Last recorded160,927 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 AVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 160,927 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 151,509 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 151,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 139,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 139,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 124,775 miles

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

corrosion various rear brake pipoes

Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,507 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 111,503 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 93,929 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,699 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,737 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,094 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,540 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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DY03 AVF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY03 AVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 AVF registered?

DY03 AVF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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