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YR03 HTT

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

30,818 mi
Last recorded30,818 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 HTT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 30,818 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 30,817 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 30,719 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake pedal has long travel

Pass 4 Mar 2024 30,618 miles

Service brake pedal has long travel

Pass 3 Mar 2023 30,434 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 30,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,050 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 29,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,391 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is under inflated

Fail 4 Mar 2019 29,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no aim check (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is under inflated

Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,968 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 28,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,213 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,952 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 27,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,344 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,948 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,744 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HTT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HTT, 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 YR03 HTT registered?

YR03 HTT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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