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YC03 ENU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,350 mi
Last recorded162,350 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 ENU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 162,350 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 162,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 154,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 144,749 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 144,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 134,884 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 125,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake lever almost at top of travel

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Nov 2009 125,997 miles

parking brake lever almost at top of travel

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 28 Nov 2008 116,737 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 116,737 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 106,678 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 106,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 73,551 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 73,546 miles

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

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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YC03 ENU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YC03 ENU, 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 YC03 ENU registered?

YC03 ENU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is YC03 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 ENU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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