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YP03 KFG

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,059 mi
Last recorded115,059 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 KFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,059 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 114,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,708 miles

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))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 107,708 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 103,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,222 miles

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 100,222 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,774 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,774 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,162 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tread minor splitting + perishing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 90,017 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,194 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,145 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,715 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall minor cuts

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,636 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,443 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,060 miles

rear no.plate minor deterioration

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,491 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,978 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,015 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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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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