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HN03 YNU

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,547 mi
Last recorded106,547 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 YNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,547 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 105,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 104,058 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 102,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder and cracking

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

nearside and offside rear tyres show wear to their inner shoulders

Fail 28 Dec 2017 102,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder and cracking

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

nearside and offside rear tyres show wear to their inner shoulders

Pass 12 Dec 2016 100,034 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

offside front windshield wiper worn

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2016 100,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

offside front windshield wiper worn

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 98,536 miles

near-side front tyre cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2015 98,536 miles

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

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

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

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

near-side front tyre cracking

Fail 29 Dec 2014 96,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 96,833 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 94,845 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 94,841 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 91,573 miles

Oil leak

windscreen has a chip in zone a

Fail 30 Jul 2012 91,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

windscreen has a chip in zone a

Pass 29 Jul 2011 83,323 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front and rear discs worn/lipped

rear tyres distorted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 61,819 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,819 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,247 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 42,335 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,335 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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HN03 YNU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN03 YNU, 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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HN03 YNU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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