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YH03 KVF

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

146,418 mi
Last recorded146,418 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 KVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 146,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 144,779 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 143,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 140,978 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 138,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, Next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 134,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,272 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,410 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 105,036 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 100,853 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 95,518 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,221 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 78,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,473 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 58,221 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 57,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 KVF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KVF, 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 KVF registered?

YH03 KVF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is YH03 KVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 KVF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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