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LR03 YCG

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

27,332 mi
Last recorded27,332 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 YCG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 27,332 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 17,577 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 17,577 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 17,520 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view to some components

Pass 24 Sep 2020 17,319 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,129 miles

engine covers and under trays obs curing some components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 15,466 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 15,466 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion indicator damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,825 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front indicator damage

Fail 31 Mar 2017 14,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low

nearside front indicator damage

Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 13,850 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 13,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,393 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,161 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 10,161 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 8,921 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,921 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 7,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 6,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 5,095 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 4,078 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 3,089 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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LR03 YCG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LR03 YCG, 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 LR03 YCG registered?

LR03 YCG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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