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YJ03 ERP

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,162 mi
Last recorded82,162 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ERP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,162 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2011 82,162 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,612 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 73,431 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres 2mm

Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,119 miles

All tyres tread low.

One front to rear brake pipe corroded

Rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2008 55,119 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

All tyres tread low.

One front to rear brake pipe corroded

Rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,005 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 46,005 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 34,722 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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YJ03 ERP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ03 ERP, 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 YJ03 ERP registered?

YJ03 ERP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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