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Y55 RCH

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,340 mi
Last recorded30,340 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 RCH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 30,340 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 28,887 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 26,558 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 25,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,185 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,075 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,909 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,089 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,366 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,872 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 10,988 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 9,706 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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Y55 RCH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y55 RCH, 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

How do I check the history of Y55 RCH?

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What year was Y55 RCH registered?

Y55 RCH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is Y55 RCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 RCH shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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