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SL03 YTN

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,005 mi
Last recorded97,005 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 YTN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 97,005 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 96,987 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust beginning to crack ,pipe out of centre box

Nearside mirror cracked

Parking brake efficiency marginal

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,825 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Exhaust has small crack out of centre box.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Prevent further corrosion of front brake pipes to flexi hoses.

Fail 2 Apr 2016 94,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Exhaust has small crack out of centre box.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Prevent further corrosion of front brake pipes to flexi hoses.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,203 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 91,203 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2014 86,538 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2014 86,538 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,188 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,311 miles

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

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

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

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

advise slight cut outer tyre wall o/s/r n/s/r

Fail 18 Mar 2011 61,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

advise slight cut outer tyre wall o/s/r n/s/r

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,772 miles

advise slight wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f tyre

advise to replace wiper blades [2off]

Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,392 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 27,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer tail lights not working

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,214 miles

both outer tail lights not working

Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,595 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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SL03 YTN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL03 YTN, 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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SL03 YTN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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