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YC03 LEF

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,710 mi
Last recorded57,710 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 LEF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 57,710 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,853 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 50,228 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 49,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 47,985 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 46,431 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated-cracking

Fail 27 May 2015 46,427 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated-cracking

Pass 20 May 2014 44,540 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,787 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 41,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 39,165 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 39,165 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 37,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 35,774 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,262 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 32,345 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,763 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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YC03 LEF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

YC03 LEF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is YC03 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 LEF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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