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YD03 JUY

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,074 mi
Last recorded74,074 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 JUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine malfunction light on

Fail 23 Sep 2016 73,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine malfunction light on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 59,975 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 52,354 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2012 42,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exh corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 31,713 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 30,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,640 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 26,696 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 21,071 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,808 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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YD03 JUY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YD03 JUY, 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 YD03 JUY registered?

YD03 JUY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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