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YX03 BNC

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,305 mi
Last recorded151,305 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BNC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2017 151,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 142,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reae nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2015 142,585 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reae nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 131,071 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,102 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2013 117,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre silecer outter skin corroded / loose

o/s/rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 11 Apr 2012 109,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre silecer outter skin corroded / loose

o/s/rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,894 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

travel on handbrake

Fail 25 Mar 2011 89,668 miles

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

Corrosion to towbar and mounts

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

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

Slight play N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,118 miles

E.M.L.light on

cracking to both front tyre inner walls

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inside and on 1.6mm limit

Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,574 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,840 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,703 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,555 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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YX03 BNC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YX03 BNC, 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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YX03 BNC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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