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YS03 CHF

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,162 mi
Last recorded112,162 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 CHF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 112,162 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 107,452 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 105,112 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 101,738 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 101,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,449 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 95,448 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2015 90,912 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2014 83,864 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 78,241 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 74,478 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 74,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 69,989 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 69,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,852 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,621 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 41,067 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise 2x front wipers not clearing screen slightly

advise 2x rear tyres cracking

advise 2x rear tyres feathering on outer side wall

advise exessive hand brake travel

Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,067 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise 2x front wipers not clearing screen slightly

advise 2x rear tyres cracking

advise 2x rear tyres feathering on outer side wall

advise exessive hand brake travel

Fail 6 Jun 2007 33,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,241 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,294 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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YS03 CHF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 YS03 CHF, 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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YS03 CHF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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