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YE03 NCF

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,781 mi
Last recorded169,781 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 NCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 169,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2019 169,780 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2018 157,026 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear light unit broken and repaired with tape, does not ammit any white light

Fail 27 Feb 2018 157,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear light unit broken and repaired with tape, does not ammit any white light

Pass 16 Mar 2017 146,691 miles

corrosion starting on fuel tank retaining straps

rear tyre treads getting down on inside

slight play in near side rack ball joint

small chip on off side of windscreen

wiper linkage worn

Fail 13 Mar 2017 146,659 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion starting on fuel tank retaining straps

rear tyre treads getting down on inside

slight play in near side rack ball joint

small chip on off side of windscreen

wiper linkage worn

Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,558 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish and split

minor exhaust leak at corroded and deteriorated centre to rear exhaust joint

Fail 20 Mar 2015 123,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

fuel cap seal starting to perish and split

minor exhaust leak at corroded and deteriorated centre to rear exhaust joint

Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,850 miles

corrosion starting on fuel tank straps

off side rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2013 109,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion starting on fuel tank straps

off side rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2012 96,635 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,668 miles

off side rear lamp damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,444 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 71,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,376 miles

Auxilary drive belt oil contaminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Auxilary drive belt oil contaminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 52,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,090 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,468 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,877 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,025 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 NCF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NCF, 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 NCF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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