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Y333 RAM

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,075 mi
Last recorded159,075 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY333 RAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 159,075 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear various corrosion on exhaust joints

Pass 9 Dec 2024 156,746 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 156,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 2x bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 154,482 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective various joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 149,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear ( same side) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x bothsides ( various) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 149,799 miles

Front Position lamp not working 2x bothsides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear ( same side) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x bothsides ( various) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 146,117 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 142,186 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 142,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure catching inner wing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 137,204 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 137,204 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 131,480 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 126,096 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 126,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 120,970 miles

Nearside Front top mounting bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50 % worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Various under trays / engine covers fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 30 Sep 2015 115,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50 % worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working bothsides (1.1.C.1d)

Various under trays / engine covers fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2014 109,633 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 105,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 100,403 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 100,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 73,259 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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Y333 RAM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 Y333 RAM, 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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Y333 RAM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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