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YG03 LKM

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,512 mi
Last recorded102,512 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 LKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 102,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 87,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 70,160 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 70,160 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,089 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,792 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,741 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 33,741 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 31,705 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,705 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,557 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,452 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 29,452 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,797 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 27,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,813 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,913 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 23,913 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,930 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 21,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,450 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,134 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,236 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 LKM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LKM, 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 YG03 LKM registered?

YG03 LKM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YG03 LKM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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