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YS03 ULA

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,546 mi
Last recorded106,546 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 ULA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,546 miles

High level stop lamp inop

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nail in Nearside rear tyre , Punctured, Not repairable

Nearside front tyre worn to wear markers and Bald on outer edge , Just legal

Suspect only 50% of Offside rear side lamp is working

suspect brake light fault,ok at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2016 106,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 H (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working Offside and nearside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and Nearside 19" N (8.2.2)

High level stop lamp inop

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nail in Nearside rear tyre , Punctured, Not repairable

Nearside front tyre worn to wear markers and Bald on outer edge , Just legal

Suspect only 50% of Offside rear side lamp is working

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,227 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 98,176 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine management light on constant

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,117 miles

offside rear brake back plate corroded away partly

rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 12 Mar 2014 90,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear brake back plate corroded away partly

rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,510 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 86,509 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,663 miles

Oil leak

srs light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,556 miles

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

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

nearside mirror housing cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2010 70,761 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 70,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,105 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,307 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 53,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,475 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 42,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ULA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 YS03 ULA, 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 YS03 ULA registered?

YS03 ULA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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