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YP03 SDU

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,173 mi
Last recorded115,173 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 SDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 115,163 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 105,809 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 98,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,166 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 84,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light is on.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,010 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,010 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,459 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not to cords

Fail 31 Jan 2013 68,459 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not to cords

Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,878 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,096 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 54,883 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 26 May 2009 49,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 27 May 2008 43,638 miles

advise both rear inner link bushes unbonded

advise only to near side rear outter brake pad looking low

advise slight inbalance and distortion to front brakes

Fail 27 May 2008 43,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear inner link bushes unbonded

advise only to near side rear outter brake pad looking low

advise slight inbalance and distortion to front brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers wiper blade split at both ends, front number plate cracked.

Pass 25 May 2006 26,811 miles

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

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

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 SDU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SDU, 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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What year was YP03 SDU registered?

YP03 SDU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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