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YR03 HTL

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,590 mi
Last recorded87,590 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 HTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 87,590 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 79,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 79,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,397 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,760 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 63,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 59,082 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 56,919 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 56,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2017 54,533 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,458 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,129 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 50,126 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 48,353 miles

both front brake pipes are corroding (o/s worst)

both rear suspension upper tie bars inner bushes are in poor condition

oil leak on engine

rear number plate is fading

Fail 7 May 2014 48,351 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes are corroding (o/s worst)

both rear suspension upper tie bars inner bushes are in poor condition

oil leak on engine

rear number plate is fading

Pass 1 May 2013 46,642 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 44,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,685 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 42,685 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 May 2010 40,638 miles

RECOMEND NEW REAR INDICATOR BULBS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,299 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,143 miles

BUSHES DETERIORATED IN REAR TIE BAR BUSHES BUT NO PLAY OR SIDEWAYS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC WORN UNEVEN AND IN POOR CONDITION

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE IN POOR CONDITION

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,454 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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YR03 HTL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR03 HTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR03 HTL registered?

YR03 HTL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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