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YE03 CSX

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

231,287 mi
Last recorded231,287 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 CSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 231,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 228,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 225,548 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack end

Fail 5 Jul 2021 225,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight play in n/s inner rack end

Pass 30 Jul 2020 222,031 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Pass 26 Jun 2019 217,724 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 212,471 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 205,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 198,727 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 193,831 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 193,831 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 186,350 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 175,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 166,508 miles

n/s front tyre on wearbar limit

Pass 25 Oct 2010 150,947 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 150,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 133,144 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 119,590 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 119,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 100,130 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,836 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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YE03 CSX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YE03 CSX, 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 YE03 CSX registered?

YE03 CSX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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