MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside engine tray minor insecure
rear disc backplate deteriorating
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts fading to clearlight (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x (3.4 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts fading to clearlight (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear disc backplate deteriorating
underside engine tray minor insecure
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi + o/s/f to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear brake disc backplate deteriorated
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi + o/s/f to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear brake disc backplate deteriorated
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi minor corrr (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear disc backplate deteriorating
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
injector seal leak
plastic covers preventing sill inspection
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r +o/s/r top + bottom arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r +o/s/r top + bottom arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake only just achieved minimum efficiency
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear handbrake only just achieved minimum efficiency
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tread minor splitting + perishing
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators incorrect colour front + rear showing clear light (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - has been run at low pressure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working fitted into bumper (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face minor deterioration (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tread minor splitting +perishing
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged thru running on low pressure
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/f tyre inner sidewall minor cuts
both rear calipers handbrake attachment sticking slightly
indicator stalk becoming insecure everything working ok
n/s/r tread inner shoulder wearing uneven-usually caused by shocker beginning to weaken-not leaking+bounce check ok-recommend fit in pairs+reset tracking
o/s/f headlamp aim slightly low-adjuster u/s
rear no.plate minor deterioration
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YP03 KFG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YP03 KFG, 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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YP03 KFG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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