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KU03 YTL

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,459 mi
Last recorded71,459 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 YTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 71,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,052 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 54,884 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 54,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,473 miles

front brake pads

Fail 16 Mar 2012 39,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 32,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 28,976 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,003 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 19,199 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,703 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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KU03 YTL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KU03 YTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU03 YTL?

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What year was KU03 YTL registered?

KU03 YTL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is KU03 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU03 YTL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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