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NH03 YBY

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,016 mi
Last recorded111,016 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 YBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 111,016 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 110,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 96,110 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 96,106 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking in tread / sidewall

Pass 10 May 2014 92,198 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 85,826 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 81,695 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 72,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 65,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,977 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,394 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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NH03 YBY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NH03 YBY, 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 NH03 YBY registered?

NH03 YBY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is NH03 YBY safe to buy?

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