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YC03 XVA

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,266 mi
Last recorded81,266 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 XVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,266 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 81,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,707 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,455 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 74,454 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant low

exhaust corroded

radiator corroded

service light on

Fail 4 Apr 2018 70,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant low

exhaust corroded

radiator corroded

service light on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,806 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,538 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 28 Mar 2014 55,538 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,841 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 47,841 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight splits in both front brake flexi pipes not exposing cords

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,776 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,286 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 33,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,431 miles

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,673 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 20,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Advise both rear outer tail lights out

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 XVA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XVA, 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 YC03 XVA registered?

YC03 XVA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is YC03 XVA safe to buy?

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