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GJ03 YAV

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,826 mi
Last recorded122,826 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 YAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 122,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 106,470 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 104,572 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 104,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 100,458 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 95,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 95,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2006 91,464 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 91,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 91,094 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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GJ03 YAV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ03 YAV, 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 GJ03 YAV registered?

GJ03 YAV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is GJ03 YAV safe to buy?

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