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HY03 ZYH

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,530 mi
Last recorded87,530 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 ZYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,530 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 70,770 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 70,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inscure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp washer wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,820 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 64,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,455 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 59,399 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,621 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 55,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,287 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 51,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Auxiliary belt cracking

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,523 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 45,488 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,719 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,352 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 36,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,813 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 35,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,805 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 33,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,193 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 19,363 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)

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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HY03 ZYH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HY03 ZYH, 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 HY03 ZYH registered?

HY03 ZYH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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