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PX03 YVC

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,980 mi
Last recorded62,980 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 YVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,980 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,632 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 50,964 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,737 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 42,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 33,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 26,161 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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PX03 YVC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PX03 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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What year was PX03 YVC registered?

PX03 YVC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is PX03 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX03 YVC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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