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YL03 UHZ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,175 mi
Last recorded85,175 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 UHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 85,175 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot has a small grease leak

Offside Front seat belt webbing fraying

Offside Rear metal brake pipe to flexi brake hose corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2020 84,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting bush worn / excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting has excessive wear / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust rear section has corrosion

offside rear metal brake pipe to flexi hose has corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,186 miles

Front strut top mountings have wear / movement

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PAS fluid residue around nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,186 miles

Front strut top mountings have wear / movement

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PAS fluid residue around nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,450 miles

Nearside Front strut top bush / bearing has some wear movement

Offside Front strut top bush / bearing has some wear / movement

offside front anti - roll bar link rod lower joint rubber dust cover perishing

slight PAS oil residue around nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Nearside washer jet in need of adjustment

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside wiper spindle worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,596 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is heavily scuffed

nearside rear tyre outersidewall is cracking / perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2015 62,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is heavily scuffed

nearside rear tyre outersidewall is cracking / perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,501 miles

Both front wipers split

Fail 25 Apr 2012 47,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front wipers split

Offside rear wheel binding.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,848 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nsr tyre perishing in treads

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

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

Osr outer position bulb inop

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,228 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 39,207 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,947 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,731 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,840 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 UHZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHZ, 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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YL03 UHZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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