MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
both front lower ball joint rubber boots perishing
both rear outer sidelights not working
corrosion to both rear brake pipes
fluctuation to nearside rear footbrake - borderline
front lower engine mount splitting
nearside front and both offside marker lights not working
offside mirror cracked
offside rear lower control arm outer bush wearing
some fluctuation to both front footbrakes
wear to discs
windscreen chipped
front brake discs heavily worn
battery securing clamp missing
both front tyres worn/bold edges - monitor or replace
both rear outer side lights not working
cracking to fan belt
n/s/f brake joint rubber cracking/splitting
n/s/r tyre approaching 3mm tread
o/s mirror glass cracked
rear number plate lights dim
some corrosion to rear brake pipes
some n/s/r + o/s/f brake judder
wear to rear brake discs
windscreen chipped
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
battery securing clamp missing
both front tyres worn/bold edges - monitor or replace
both rear outer side lights not working
cracking to fan belt
front brake discs heavily worn
n/s/f brake joint rubber cracking/splitting
n/s/r tyre approaching 3mm tread
o/s mirror glass cracked
rear number plate lights dim
some corrosion to rear brake pipes
some n/s/r + o/s/f brake judder
wear to rear brake discs
windscreen chipped
o/s/f mirror cracked
o/s/r outer side light not working
perishing to front ball joint rubbers
some wear to o/s/f wishbone rear bush
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
o/s/f mirror cracked
o/s/r outer side light not working
perishing to front ball joint rubbers
slight play in o/s/f drop link
some wear to o/s/f wishbone rear bush
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
offside front mirror has slight cracking view to rear ok at time of test
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
offside front mirror has slight cracking view to rear ok at time of test
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
o/s/f mirror glass damaged
o/s/f seat belt damaged - recommend replace
slight rear brake judder
wear to brake discs
windscreen chipped
engine oil leaks
offside mirror glass cracked
slight split nearside front wiper blade
surface corrosion to brake pipes
wear to front and rear brake discs
edge wear to both front tyres
offside mirror glass chipped
oil leaks
both rear lower control arsm outer bushes deteriorating/weak - recommend replace
rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating
very slight play offside front anti roll bar link
both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating
both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating especially nearside
offside front marker light not worrking
offside front seat belt starting to fray- recommend replace
oil leaks
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating
both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating especially nearside
offside front marker light not worrking
offside front seat belt starting to fray- recommend replace
oil leaks
windscreen chipped
both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating/weakening
slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link
windscreen chipped
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating/weakening
nearside rear tyre starting to go out of round
slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link
windscreen chipped
offside rear & near side rear lower tie rod bushes perrishing
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YP03 LSF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LSF, 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 LSF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 April 2003.
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