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YT03 OKA

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,589 mi
Last recorded138,589 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 138,589 miles

Nearside Front Blade torn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 138,589 miles

Nearside Front Blade torn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 124,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along side petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 124,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along side petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 116,865 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Feb 2014 108,499 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 108,498 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 100,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,044 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,676 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 86,676 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,427 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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 15 Feb 2008 43,868 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 43,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,979 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,663 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 OKA 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 66.7%.

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 YT03 OKA, 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 YT03 OKA registered?

YT03 OKA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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