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YL03 DPZ

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,974 mi
Last recorded53,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 DPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,974 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 53,971 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,799 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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YL03 DPZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL03 DPZ, 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 YL03 DPZ registered?

YL03 DPZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is YL03 DPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 DPZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL03 DPZ have outstanding finance?

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