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OY03 YJM

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,004 mi
Last recorded195,004 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 YJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 195,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing bald on edges.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 195,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing bald on edges.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 182,644 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange badly deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 182,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange badly deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 170,503 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 170,503 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 162,946 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

No Engine oil showing on dipstick prior to MOT test. 2 litres added (at Centre Managers' discretion in order to carry out Full Mot test .

Pass 14 Feb 2015 162,946 miles

No Engine oil showing on dipstick prior to MOT test. 2 litres added (at Centre Managers' discretion in order to carry out Full Mot test .

Pass 18 Feb 2014 154,925 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front fog light not working.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 154,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front fog light not working.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 146,027 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 5 Feb 2013 146,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 127,503 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 127,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 120,904 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 120,669 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 110,538 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 99,796 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,546 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 87,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 61,097 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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OY03 YJM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OY03 YJM, 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 OY03 YJM registered?

OY03 YJM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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