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GK03 YPM

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,890 mi
Last recorded136,890 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 YPM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on front cross member

Fail 23 Oct 2017 136,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on front cross member

Pass 24 Oct 2016 134,487 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 132,553 miles

Gear stick comes off in hand when in use

Fail 21 Oct 2015 132,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Gear stick comes off in hand when in use

Pass 13 Oct 2014 129,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 128,345 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 126,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 9 May 2011 114,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 114,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,791 miles

gear change knob loose. recommend renewal

Pass 14 May 2009 89,251 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outer edge

rear number plate is startting to de-laminate

Fail 11 May 2009 89,251 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

both front brake pad thicness is just over 1.5mm. recommend instant renewal

both front tyre treads wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r brake pad thickness is just over 1.5mm. recommend instant renewal

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outer edge

rear number plate is startting to de-laminate

Pass 21 Apr 2008 71,816 miles

front brake pads wearing very low, recommend renewal

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 May 2007 63,547 miles

front discs worn low

front number plate delaminating

n/s front tyre worn low

Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,778 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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GK03 YPM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK03 YPM, 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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GK03 YPM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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