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LT03 YVC

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

71,652 mi
Last recorded71,652 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 YVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 71,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,237 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 63,237 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 52,290 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 43,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2022 41,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 40,797 miles

Various body damage

Fail 19 Apr 2021 40,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Various body damage

Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,541 miles

Offside Rear outer side light not working

various body damage

Fail 18 Mar 2020 40,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear outer side light not working

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

various body damage

Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,394 miles

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

various body damage

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,216 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 39,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,041 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 38,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,437 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 36,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,855 miles

N/S/R Tyre wall cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2014 34,855 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R Tyre wall cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,308 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 32,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,474 miles

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

offside front tyre worn close to legal limits

offside rear inner side light bulb not working

Fail 28 Feb 2012 29,474 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre worn close to legal limits

offside rear inner side light bulb not working

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,702 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin

Fail 23 Mar 2011 27,702 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,119 miles

offside rear inner side light bulb not working - renewed

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,785 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,462 miles

both front anti role link bar bushes leaking grease

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,015 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 89,092 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,986 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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LT03 YVC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 LT03 YVC, 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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LT03 YVC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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