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YH03 YRG

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,454 mi
Last recorded109,454 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 109,454 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,258 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 109,253 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 102,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,226 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 77,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,208 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 66,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,321 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 57,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread feathered. uneven.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,679 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

small stone chips to zone B of windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,494 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front brake discs worn

offside front brake pads wearing thin

two small stone chips to zone B of windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,391 miles

small stone chip to zone B of windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,939 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,434 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,872 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,844 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 YRG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

YH03 YRG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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