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YP03 SDY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

163,099 mi
Last recorded163,099 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 163,099 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2024 163,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 152,072 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 152,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 138,203 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 131,763 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 126,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 126,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,700 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,618 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 109,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 101,180 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear I/4 panel marker light inop

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights and still too low ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 80,213 miles

Headlamp wipers torn.

O/S/R brake disc cover corroded.

Pass 27 May 2014 61,579 miles

Slight inbalance in front brakes.

Slight wear to rear suspension bushes

Fail 27 May 2014 61,579 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight inbalance in front brakes.

Slight wear to rear suspension bushes

Pass 28 May 2013 38,038 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 38,038 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,881 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 36,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 33,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 30,755 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 27,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2009 27,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 24,760 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 20,923 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 16,112 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 SDY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SDY, 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 SDY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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