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SV03 YFH

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,522 mi
Last recorded112,522 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 YFH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 112,522 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 112,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 106,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 106,104 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,115 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,616 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing near to limit

rear brake discs and pads wearing near to legal limit

Fail 29 Jan 2010 67,668 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers door hadle brocken but door can still open

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,668 miles

drivers door hadle brocken but door can still open

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,673 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,053 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 55,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,092 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 41,805 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 41,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f indicator lens holed

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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SV03 YFH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SV03 YFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV03 YFH registered?

SV03 YFH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is SV03 YFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 YFH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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