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YH03 BCX

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,759 mi
Last recorded147,759 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 147,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 137,046 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 116,021 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 116,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 106,837 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 106,837 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 97,114 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 97,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 84,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 73,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,924 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,100 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 64,086 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 55,960 miles

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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,094 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 49,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 41,842 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Oct 2010 41,842 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,927 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 36,835 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,990 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,463 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 29,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,935 miles

front brakes slight oscilation

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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YH03 BCX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH03 BCX, 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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YH03 BCX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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