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WJ03 YLT

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,767 mi
Last recorded122,767 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 YLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 106,520 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,013 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 91,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,113 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 74,653 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 58,118 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,118 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,651 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,869 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 30,869 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,526 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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WJ03 YLT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WJ03 YLT, 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 WJ03 YLT registered?

WJ03 YLT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ03 YLT shows 12 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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