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YP03 KFT

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,182 mi
Last recorded123,182 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 KFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,182 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 123,182 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 117,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 117,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not able to check

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,054 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 109,054 miles

Rear Emissions not tested Back box not connected to mid pipe / excessive blow (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,206 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 101,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,081 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 97,081 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,616 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 84,381 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,842 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 71,842 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 42,206 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 42,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 28,970 miles

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

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 KFT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YP03 KFT, 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 KFT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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