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YB03 ZDA

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,303 mi
Last recorded176,303 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 ZDA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 176,303 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 176,174 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EML on

Rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Dec 2019 176,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust box corroded, also rear clamp corroded bolt missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 3 Dec 2018 171,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2017 164,248 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 149,084 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 145,770 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 139,906 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 139,760 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust condition

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 135,739 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 127,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 127,618 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 119,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front disc worn

nearside rear disc worn

offside front disc worn

offside rear disc worn

nearside front tyre cracking should be replaced

offside front tyre cracking should be replaced

Pass 19 Nov 2011 119,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front disc worn

nearside rear disc worn

offside front disc worn

offside rear disc worn

nearside front tyre cracking should be replaced

offside front tyre cracking should be replaced

Pass 12 Nov 2010 111,151 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 97,039 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 97,039 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 82,311 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 82,309 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,877 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,426 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,650 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 ZDA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YB03 ZDA, 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 YB03 ZDA registered?

YB03 ZDA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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