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YG03 YXY

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,077 mi
Last recorded154,077 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 YXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 154,077 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 154,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake discs corroded

brake pedal travel

headlamp aim set at lower limit

Pass 10 Jul 2014 150,087 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 145,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 135,736 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 128,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 128,249 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2010 123,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 119,346 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 111,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 100,619 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,356 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 YXY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

YG03 YXY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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