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YH03 BZP

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,797 mi
Last recorded139,797 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 139,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front both wiper rubber blade deteriorated but clean windscreen effectively

Fail 8 Mar 2014 139,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front both wiper rubber blade deteriorated but clean windscreen effectively

Pass 19 Feb 2013 127,839 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 127,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 115,192 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 115,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 99,792 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 83,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 83,393 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 60,630 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,139 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 38,139 miles

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 BZP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BZP, 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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What year was YH03 BZP registered?

YH03 BZP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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