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YY03 HNK

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,410 mi
Last recorded50,410 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 HNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 50,410 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 48,867 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 47,772 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 47,772 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 46,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,779 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,683 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,830 miles

Offside Outer tail lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,537 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 37,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,288 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are original (2002)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 35,287 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres are original (2002)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 33,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,623 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,837 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2011 25,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,552 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,353 miles

Slight oil leak from nearside gearbox driveshaft cv boot

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,525 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,885 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 HNK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HNK, 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 HNK registered?

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

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