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YF03 JUY

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,327 mi
Last recorded85,327 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 JUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 85,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 83,640 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in shoulder

Pass 27 May 2015 82,220 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2015 82,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres perished between treads

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 79,942 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 77,057 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 77,057 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 74,709 miles

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 67,512 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,512 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 59,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 51,715 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,161 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 JUY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JUY, 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 YF03 JUY registered?

YF03 JUY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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