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YP03 LSF

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,345 mi
Last recorded157,345 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 LSF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 157,345 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 153,064 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 153,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 148,615 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 148,615 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 148,605 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 143,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 140,061 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 140,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 136,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 136,078 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 127,745 miles

o/s/f mirror glass damaged

o/s/f seat belt damaged - recommend replace

slight rear brake judder

wear to brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Jul 2011 119,790 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 110,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 101,885 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 101,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 93,777 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating/weakening

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Jun 2008 93,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 85,182 miles

offside rear & near side rear lower tie rod bushes perrishing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,568 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 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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