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YG03 BVL

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

175,376 mi
Last recorded175,376 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 BVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 175,376 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 164,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake calliper damp

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

footbrake travel

Pass 5 Aug 2020 156,754 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 150,711 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 150,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 139,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 124,731 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 124,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 110,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front drop link rubber worn

Pass 8 Aug 2015 105,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,413 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,505 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 92,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,073 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 85,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,955 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,075 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,280 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 64,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,480 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,710 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,563 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,386 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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YG03 BVL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YG03 BVL, 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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YG03 BVL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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