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YE03 CSZ

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,425 mi
Last recorded157,425 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 CSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 157,425 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Indicator switch inoperative on main beam (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 149,613 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 149,613 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 143,045 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,081 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 131,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 131,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 127,006 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 121,423 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f headlight wiper missing

n/s/r brake slightly binding but not showing up on roller test

Fail 20 Jun 2013 121,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f headlight wiper missing

n/s/r brake slightly binding but not showing up on roller test

Pass 11 Jul 2012 118,739 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jul 2012 118,739 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2011 113,739 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 113,739 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 108,493 miles

Oil leak

damaged to n/s/f road rim

exteria drivers door handle broken

o/s/f brake disc inner face pitted/corroded

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 28 Jun 2010 108,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

damaged to n/s/f road rim

exteria drivers door handle broken

o/s/f brake disc inner face pitted/corroded

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 24 Jun 2009 103,973 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 103,973 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 87,917 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,483 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 64,270 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 61,706 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 61,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 CSZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CSZ, 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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YE03 CSZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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