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YB03 BFV

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,882 mi
Last recorded143,882 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 143,882 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 135,015 miles

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

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

both rear outer sidelights not working

Pass 4 Oct 2011 122,121 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 104,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,597 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 95,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 83,887 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 83,887 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine and gear box

Pass 29 May 2007 71,187 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 56,235 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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YB03 BFV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB03 BFV, 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 YB03 BFV registered?

YB03 BFV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is YB03 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB03 BFV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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