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YT03 OJR

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,330 mi
Last recorded105,330 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OJR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 105,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside headlamp cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 97,874 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded and nearside rear to flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside headlamp cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,114 miles

Offside lense cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2016 91,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside lense cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2015 84,106 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 74,890 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,009 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,945 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,490 miles

windscreen has a fine scratch on screen

Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,308 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 34,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,435 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 18,214 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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YT03 OJR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT03 OJR, 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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YT03 OJR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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