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SL03 YTP

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,105 mi
Last recorded81,105 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 YTP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,105 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 66,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 May 2020 66,354 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 62,236 miles

1 of 2 bulbs inoperative at nearside rear lamp unit.

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Reversing light inoperative.

Fail 14 May 2019 62,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

1 of 2 bulbs inoperative at nearside rear lamp unit.

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Reversing light inoperative.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,569 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wing mirror damaged but still secure - tapped on

Pass 13 May 2017 52,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 6 May 2017 52,672 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 48,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2015 43,698 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 37,108 miles

cracking inbetween treads and outer sidewall also a nail in tread to close to sidewall to repair in offside front tyre 205/50r16

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking/perishing

Fail 6 May 2014 37,108 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking inbetween treads and sidewalls also a nail in tread close to sidewall 205/50r16

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking/perishing

Fail 8 May 2013 29,383 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 29,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,047 miles

Coolant level too high.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/r tyres cracking.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 29,047 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant level too high.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/r tyres cracking.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,732 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 26,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,712 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,839 miles

n/side fron tyre cut on outer wall

o/side fron tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 19,876 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 56,971 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 YTP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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