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YC03 KVP

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,759 mi
Last recorded48,759 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 KVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,759 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,682 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 46,682 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,222 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KVP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC03 KVP, 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 KVP registered?

YC03 KVP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is YC03 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 KVP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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