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SL03 YTS

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,147 mi
Last recorded99,147 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 YTS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,506 miles

Eml on dash

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,447 miles

Eml light on dash indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 84,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Eml light on dash indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,541 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,521 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 53,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine warning light on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,960 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 43,559 miles

n/s/r hand brake low

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,950 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,314 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,210 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,003 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 YTS is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL03 YTS, 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 SL03 YTS registered?

SL03 YTS is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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