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MJ03 YHK

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,467 mi
Last recorded109,467 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 YHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 109,467 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 107,710 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 107,698 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2023 104,875 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 101,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 96,520 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,891 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 93,848 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,862 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 89,851 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Flange bolts badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,242 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 79,517 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 79,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 74,178 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,124 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,855 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,663 miles

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

fuel filter corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2011 46,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

fuel filter corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,264 miles

n/s/r inner s/light in-op

rad leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

oil leak on auto gearbox cooler pipe(only slight)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,265 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)

drivers wiper starting to split

Fail 25 Apr 2007 29,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,160 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,126 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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MJ03 YHK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJ03 YHK, 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 MJ03 YHK registered?

MJ03 YHK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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