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YY03 CCF

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,347 mi
Last recorded109,347 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 CCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 109,347 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested Exhaust split in two (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Strut top mount rough when rotated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seat belts were not inspected due to lack of accessibility

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front strut top bearing rough

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 94,509 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front strut top bearing rough

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR - CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR - CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,434 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe - rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge and slightly mis-shapen

Fail 8 Aug 2016 81,929 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge and slightly mis-shapen

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,540 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 75,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,049 miles

exhaust corroding\noise from engine

note 3ltrs of oil added to engine. 5.40 fully syn petronas

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

rear suspension link arm bushes slightly deteriorated\fuel filter corroding\brake pipes slightly corroded\brake hose ferrules corroding\rear tyres perishing

slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Fail 13 Aug 2014 68,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroding\noise from engine

note 3ltrs of oil added to engine. 5.40 fully syn petronas

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

rear suspension link arm bushes for play and deterioration\rear brake discs worn scored pitted and corroded\fuel filter heavily corroded\brake pipes slightly corroded\brake hose ferrules corroding\rear tyres perishing

slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Fail 5 Aug 2013 58,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsr brake disc slightly scored\both rear suspension link arm bushes for slight play\front suspension arm ball joint seals ageing\nsf tyre wearing on edges approaching legal limit

Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,557 miles

nsr brake disc slightly scored\both rear suspension link arm bushes for slight play\front suspension arm ball joint seals ageing\nsf tyre wearing on edges approaching legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,939 miles

osr brake pads wearing low\front brake pads and discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,711 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 41,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,304 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 37,290 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are in a poor condition.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,459 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,027 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,985 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,863 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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YY03 CCF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YY03 CCF, 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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YY03 CCF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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