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YD03 LGS

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,816 mi
Last recorded109,816 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 LGS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 109,816 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,313 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 101,593 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 92,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 92,801 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,476 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,566 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 71,849 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 LGS is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LGS, 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 YD03 LGS registered?

YD03 LGS is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is YD03 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD03 LGS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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