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YH03 BEY

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,538 mi
Last recorded55,538 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BEY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 55,538 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 55,538 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2025 53,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 52,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 50,027 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 48,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 46,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 44,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,568 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,173 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,309 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,899 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,790 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,487 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,730 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,350 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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YH03 BEY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YH03 BEY, 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 YH03 BEY registered?

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

Is YH03 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 BEY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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