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WF03 NYY

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,147 mi
Last recorded83,147 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 NYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 83,147 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking ()

Rear Corrosion Underside of Vehicle has been Greased

Pass 10 Aug 2023 82,369 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 81,394 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,985 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 80,617 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,786 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,667 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 76,667 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,752 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,752 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 64,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,228 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,595 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,983 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 48,983 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,919 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 43,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 39,000 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,895 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,189 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 24,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,561 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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WF03 NYY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WF03 NYY, 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 WF03 NYY registered?

WF03 NYY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is WF03 NYY safe to buy?

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