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YY03 HLC

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,507 mi
Last recorded128,507 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 HLC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 128,507 miles

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 125,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

vehicle has alot of under rust and most of the components are also rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2014 122,233 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 122,233 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 114,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 105,631 miles

all brake pipes covered unable to check under car

Fail 15 Feb 2012 105,631 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all brake pipes covered unable to check under car

Pass 12 Feb 2011 96,713 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,969 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 73,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,477 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,875 miles

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

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 HLC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY03 HLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY03 HLC registered?

YY03 HLC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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