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DY03 CYX

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,064 mi
Last recorded79,064 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 CYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 79,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 72,500 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES & EDGE WEAR ON 1.8 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 72,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement BRAKE CALIPER LEVER (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES & EDGE WEAR ON 1.8 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 66,275 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 66,273 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 53,606 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 53,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,497 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,667 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,757 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,821 miles

both rear tyre side walls starting to deteriorate

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,848 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 27,733 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,162 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,006 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

n/s front fog light lens damaged

slight cut in o/s front tyre wall

Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

n/s front fog lamp damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,610 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,432 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 CYX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DY03 CYX, 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 DY03 CYX registered?

DY03 CYX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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