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YY03 GGK

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,983 mi
Last recorded37,983 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 GGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,983 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 37,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 34,249 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 34,249 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,868 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 29,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,616 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,271 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 27,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,757 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,310 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,588 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,861 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,022 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 12,348 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 GGK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY03 GGK, 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 YY03 GGK registered?

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

Is YY03 GGK safe to buy?

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