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P2 YCL

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,930 mi
Last recorded185,930 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 YCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 185,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 185,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 181,352 miles

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET EFFICIENCY READING.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 181,352 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INSIDE SURFACE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET EFFICIENCY READING.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 175,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 167,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 158,562 miles

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

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

advise front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2015 148,403 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 138,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 123,427 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r brake caliper sticking slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2012 115,677 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 115,573 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 115,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 109,912 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 100,191 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 89,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 89,110 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 77,722 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 77,722 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,763 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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P2 YCL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P2 YCL, 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 P2 YCL registered?

P2 YCL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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