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YJ03 GKR

2003 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,287 mi
Last recorded111,287 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GKR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 111,287 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 109,567 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 107,065 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 107,065 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,435 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,371 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 96,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 88,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

not checked nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat

Fail 1 Nov 2013 88,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

not checked nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 8 Nov 2012 82,925 miles

not checked nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2012 82,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

not checked nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 75,673 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear inner tail lights not woking

not checked nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,673 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear inner tail lights not woking

not checked nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat

Fail 8 Nov 2010 68,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel filter corroded

nearside no plate lamp dim

offside wiper split

Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel filter corroded

nearside no plate lamp dim

offside wiper split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,322 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,823 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,321 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 42,253 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,385 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 GKR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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