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YR03 TWK

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,672 mi
Last recorded159,672 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 TWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 159,672 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 159,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 150,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 134,419 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 134,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 124,876 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 115,432 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 105,338 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 105,338 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 95,242 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,919 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 77,214 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 77,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,057 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 67,057 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 50,676 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 50,676 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 TWK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YR03 TWK, 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 TWK registered?

YR03 TWK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is YR03 TWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 TWK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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