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YH03 BZS

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,008 mi
Last recorded106,008 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 106,008 miles

Front both tyres are wearing on the outer edges

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

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

Rear exhaust joint is deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2018 106,002 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres are wearing on the outer edges

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

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

Rear exhaust joint is deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,769 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,967 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 67,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,920 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 62,920 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,720 miles

front pads approx.50% worn

front+rear no.plate minor deterioration

n/s/f tyre outer shoulder minor cut

n/s/r tyre tread+sidewall minor perishing+3mm outer shoulder

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,397 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,976 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,256 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,537 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,872 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 BZS is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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