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YF03 DSA

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,324 mi
Last recorded105,324 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 DSA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 105,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 104,341 miles

exhaust rear joint corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 May 2014 103,408 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 103,408 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,214 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 97,456 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 97,456 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,239 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 86,120 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 86,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 81,531 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 74,069 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 62,084 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 62,084 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 May 2006 37,743 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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YF03 DSA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF03 DSA, 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 YF03 DSA registered?

YF03 DSA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YF03 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 DSA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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